Local Contract Nurse RN – Acute Care – $45-50 per hour Position Available In Pitt, North Carolina

Job Description:

Nucleus Healthcare is seeking a local contract nurse RN AcuteCare for a local contract nursing job in Greenville, SouthCarolina.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty:

Acute CareDiscipline:

RN Duration:

13 weeks 36 hours per week

Shift:

12hours, days

Employment Type:

Local Contract Nucleus Healthcare isseeking a Registered Nurse for a 13-week contract assignment at aleading academic health system in Greenville, SC.

Contract Length:

13 weeks

Shift:

Days 3×12 Embraces the Select Medical Way and CoreValues of the

Company:

• We deliver superior quality in all that wedo.
• We treat others as they would like to be treated.
• We areresults oriented and achieve our objectives.
• We are team players.
• We are resourceful in overcoming obstacles.

One of our 4 Keyorganizational results is to Keep our

Patients and Each Other Safe:

Select Medical is an organization where patient safety and employeesafety are a priority. This focus on safety is applicable to allbusiness lines and levels of care. To those of us who work forSelect Medical, these are more than words. Putting safety firstallows us to provide superior care for our patients and provides awork environment where each employee is expected to take care ofthemselves and each other by making safe choices, using equipmentprovided, identifying work place hazards, adhering to safetypolicies and procedures and reporting risks or hazards as soon aspossible. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety – Focused on 10 FootCircle of Safety and displays safety awareness in all of the belowkey areas:

• Safe Patient Handling
• Materials Handling
• Infectious Diseases
• Slips/Trips and Falls
• Work EnvironmentFollows all hospital guidelines outlining standards of personalappearance, attendance and punctuality.

Based on the CompetencyProgram established for direct care providers, possesses the skillsand competencies necessary to perform job function in accordancewith population served criteria.

JOB-SPECIFIC

DUTIES/COMPETENCIESPerforms a nursing assessment on all patients within 8 hours ofadmission. The data collected forms the basis of an individualizedplan of care. Identifies teaching needs and goals related to thediagnosis of each patient from the nursing admission assessment andby collaborating with patient/family and the Interdisciplinaryteam. Provides patient information and status in a timely mannerfor the Initial Team Conference and for Re-evaluation TeamConferences on a weekly basis. Responsible and accountable foraccurate, succinct and timely documentation of all assessments,interventions and patient’s response in the medical record inaccordance with policy. Participates in the patient rehabilitationprogram on an assigned unit. Is responsible and accountable fordirect patient care by utilizing the nursing process of assessing,planning, implementing and evaluating patient care with a priorityon the education of the patient/family/significant other based onthe health care needs identified. Uses a positive and encouragingapproach to achieve patient goals and quality outcomes. Initiatesdischarge planning on all patients from the day of admission.

Initiates patient teaching in anticipation of the discharge date.

Communicates all pertinent information regarding changes inpatient’s status from one care provider to another, to supportcontinuity of care and patient safety. This includes the attendingphysician and the Charge Nurse. Seeks consultation from more seniornursing staff in support of complex clinical decision-making.

Provides direction, training and supervision of ancillary nursingpersonnel by utilizing problem solving techniques in decisionmaking, 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 the functioningof the unit by providing calm direction and reassurance toancillary 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 selfstudy. Prioritizes activities and plans for effective use of timeand staff in meeting patient needs. Performs other duties asrequested. Additional Qualifications BLS Certification RequiredPrior to First Shift ACLS Required Prior to First Shift (CIRH ONLY)Minimum Two (2) Years Bedside Clinical Experience (Preferred)Nucleus Healthcare Job ID 3656. About Nucleus Healthcare NucleusHealthcare is a staffing and recruitment agency partnering withtop-tier healthcare and life sciences facilities and organizationsto deliver quality candidates looking for meaningful employment. Wehave permanent placement and long-contract jobs nationwide innursing, allied health, healthcare operations and hospitality, andlife sciences. Our vision of redefining the way healthcare doesbusiness is what fuels our mission to empower the people who powerhealthcare. Connect with a Nucleus recruiter who will partner withyou to differentiate every step of your job search process today! ?

Benefits:

Ask your Nucleus Healthcare recruiter about the benefitsoffered by the facility/organization you are interested in applyingfor. Nucleus Healthcare offers a generous $1,000 referralbonus.