? High Salary! Local Contract Nurse RN – Acute Care Position Available In St. Louis, Missouri

Job Description:

Job Description Nucleus Healthcare is seeking a local contractnurse RN Acute Care for a local contract nursing job in St. Louis,Missouri. Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty:

  Acute Care

• Discipline:

  RN

• Duration:

  13 weeks

• 36 hours per week

• Shift:

  12hours, nights

•

Employment Type:

Local Contract Nucleus Healthcareis seeking an Registered Nurse (RN) to join a prestigious healthsystem in St. Louis, Missouri. The Registered Nurse (RN) maintainsthe delivery of quality care by assuring the nursing care plan isfollowed. The RN supervises Licensed Practical Nurses, CertifiedNursing Assistants, and orientees. 8-13

Week Assignment Both Day &Night Shifts Available Job Title:

Registered Nurse (RN)

Location:

Saint Louis Embraces the Core Values of the

Company:

• We deliversuperior quality in all that we do.
• We treat others as they wouldlike to be treated.
• We are results oriented and achieve ourobjectives.
• We are team players.
• We are resourceful inovercoming obstacles.

One of our 4 Key organizational results is toKeep our

Patients and Each Other Safe:

Our client is anorganization where patient safety and employee safety are apriority. This focus on safety is applicable to all business linesand levels of care. To those of us who work for there, these aremore than words. Putting safety first allows us to provide superiorcare for our patients and provides a work environment where eachemployee is expected to take care of themselves and each other bymaking safe choices, using equipment provided, identifying workplace hazards, adhering to safety policies and procedures andreporting risks or hazards as soon as possible. Promotes Patientand Employee Safety

• Focused on 10 Foot Circle of Safety anddisplays safety awareness in all of the below key areas:
• SafePatient Handling
• Materials Handling
• Infectious Diseases
• Slips/Trips and Falls
• Work Environment Follows all hospitalguidelines outlining standards of personal appearance, attendanceand punctuality.

Based on the Competency Program established fordirect care providers, possesses the skills and competenciesnecessary to perform job function in accordance with populationserved criteria.

JOB-SPECIFIC DUTIES/COMPETENCIES

• Performs anursing assessment on all patients within 8 hours of admission.

Thedata collected forms the basis of an individualized plan of care.

Identifies teaching needs and goals related to the diagnosis ofeach patient from the nursing admission assessment and by

• collaborating with patient/family and the Interdisciplinary team.
• Provides patient information and status in a timely manner for theInitial Team Conference and for Re-evaluation Team Conferences on aweekly basis. Responsible and accountable for accurate, succinctand timely documentation of all assessments, interventions andpatient’s response in the medical record in accordance with policy
• Participates in the patient rehabilitation program on an assignedunit.

Is responsible and accountable for direct patient care byutilizing the nursing process of assessing, planning, implementingand evaluating patient care with a priority on the education of thepatient/family/significant other based on the health care needsidentified. Uses a positive and encouraging approach to achievepatient goals and quality outcomes.

• Initiates discharge planningon all patients from the day of admission. Initiates patientteaching in anticipation of the discharge date.
• Communicates allpertinent information regarding changes in patient’s status fromone care provider to another, to support continuity of care andpatient safety. This includes the attending physician and theCharge Nurse. Seeks consultation from more senior nursing staff insupport of complex clinical decision-making.
• Provides direction,training and supervision of ancillary nursing personnel byutilizing problem solving techniques in decision making,organizing, setting priorities and using time effectively.

Delegates appropriately.

• Provides for and assures personal andenvironmental safety in accordance with hospital and nursingpolicies and procedures.
• Positively contributes to thefunctioning of the unit by providing calm direction and reassuranceto ancillary staff, other departments,
• patients and families.

Participates in team building activities on the unit to create apositive and efficient work environment.

• Maintains communicationwith manager and senior nursing staff related to service needs suchas necessary supplies, equipment (including repairs) and clinicaltraining in order to effectively complete assigned duties. Providescare in a cost effective manner while promoting quality patientoutcomes, monitors supplies and charges.
• Assumes chargeresponsibility following orientation period as requested.
• Identifies and initiates own professional growth, actively pursuingprofessional development through continuing education and self
• study.
• Prioritizes activities and plans for effective use of timeand staff in meeting patient needs.
• Performs other duties asrequested. Additional Qualifications

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Required Certification:

BLS,ACLS, NIH

• 2 Years Bedside is Required Nucleus Healthcare Job ID3574.

About Nucleus Healthcare Nucleus Healthcare is a staffing andrecruitment agency partnering with top-tier healthcare and lifesciences facilities and organizations to deliver quality candidateslooking for meaningful employment. We have permanent placement andlong-contract jobs nationwide in nursing, allied health, healthcareoperations and hospitality, and life sciences. Our vision ofredefining the way healthcare does business is what fuels ourmission to empower the people who power healthcare. Connect with aNucleus recruiter who will partner with you to differentiate everystep of your job search process today! ?

Benefits:

• Ask yourNucleus Healthcare recruiter about the benefits offered by thefacility/organization you are interested in applying for.
• NucleusHealthcare offers a generous $1,000 referral bonus.