Travel Nurse RN – Med/Surg in Warwick, RI Position Available In Orange, New York

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TravelNurseSource is working with Voca Healthcare to find aqualified Med/Surg RN in Warwick, Rhode Island, 02886! About ThePosition Kent Hospital

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND PERFORMANCESTANDARDS

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660

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Non Exempt PrimaryFunction Responsible for rendering professional nursing serviceseither directly or indirectly for a defined group of patientsaccording to the hospital’s philosophy of patient care.

Responsibilities 1. Provide direct patient care includingexamination and treatment under an approved protocol. Evaluateoutcomes and adjust nursing care processes as needed to ensureoptimal patient care. 2. Utilize the nursing process to implementgoal-directed nursing care for a defined group of patients. 3.Monitor medical condition of assigned patients at all times andreport to Nursing Supervisor Physician or designee any patient careproblems changes in condition or unexpected occurrences. 4. Educatepatients/family regarding condition treatment discharge/transferplanning and follow up examinations if needed. Seek feedback frompatients/family to evaluate understanding and document. 5. Performa variety of nursing skills in compliance with physician orders andestablished Hospital policies and procedures. 6. Communicate withphysicians and other departments to consult on patient status andto ensure continuity of care. 7. Respond to cases ofcardiopulmonary arrest fire disaster or other emergencies inaccordance with established procedures. 8. Maintain patient’smedical records in an orderly manner and document all care providedand significant information legibly accurately and completely. 9.Provide clinical leadership for other staff members and participatein the orientation of new personnel. 10. Assume resource nurseresponsibilities when necessary. RN, Medical Surgical-660

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/PositionDescriptions/ RNMedSurge660 2 11. Assume responsibilityfor own professional development setting goals and striving toachieve them through available resources such as attending seminarsin-services and/or reading journals. 12. Performs all other relatedduties as assigned. Job Qualifications and SpecificationsGraduation from an accredited nursing program and a minimum of sixmonths job-related experience or equivalent is required. RI StateLicensure is also required. BSN or enrollment in a BSN programrequired for external candidates. Physical Environment The job istypically required to perform work through eye/hand/footcoordination most of a normal workday. The job is also regularlyrequired to be exposed to a work environment which requires safetyprecautions to be taken.

I. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE

A.Effectively provides direct patient care including examination andtreatment under an approved protocol. Professionally evaluatesoutcomes and adjusts nursing care processes as needed to ensureoptimal patient care. B. Properly implements patient plan of careeither directly of indirectly with the appropriate nursing actionmaintaining the Hospital’s philosophy of patient care. C. Monitormedical condition of assigned patients at all times and report toNursing Supervisor Physician or designee any patient care problemschanges in condition or unexpected occurrences. D. Educatepatients/family regarding condition treatment discharge/transferplanning and follow up examinations if needed. Seek feedback frompatients/family to evaluate understanding and document. E.Accurately performs a variety of nursing skills in compliance withphysician orders providing safe effective patient care. F.Effectively communicates with physicians and other departments toconsult on patient status to ensure continuity of quality care. G.Responds to cases of cardiopulmonary arrest fire disaster or otheremergencies in a professional and timely manner. H. Maintainspatient’s medical records in an orderly manner and documents allcare provided and significant information legibly accurately andcompletely. RN, Medical Surgical-660

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/PositionDescriptions/RNMedSurge660 3 I. Effectively provides clinical leadership forother staff members and participates in the orientation of newpersonnel. J. Effectively assumes resource nurse responsibilitieswhen necessary. K. Assumes responsibility for own professionaldevelopment setting goals and striving to achieve them throughavailable resources such as attending seminars in-services and/orreading journals.

II. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Demonstrates a specializedlevel of knowledge and thorough understanding of thepractices/procedures related to: A. Hospital Nursing Practices B.Infection Control Procedures C. Intravenous Nursing D. MedicationAdministration E. Specialty certification per patient populationrequirements i.e. telemetry ACLS Demonstrates a working knowledgeand solid understanding of the practices/procedures related to: F.Aseptic Techniques G. Biomedical Equipment/Electronics H. CPR I.Patient Transport J. Pharmacology K. Quality Improvement L.Teaching Practices

III. PLANNING & DECISION MAKING A.

Completes jobresponsibilities within required timeframe according to establishedschedules or workflow requirements. B. Displays an ability toevaluate areas in need of improvement and provides input in orderto improve current methods services programs or technology. RN,Medical Surgical-660

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/PositionDescriptions/ RNMedSurge660 4 C.Reviews and assesses information before making decisions andsolving problems. D. Effectively prioritizes own work in order tocomplete job responsibilities. Adjusts priorities based uponchanges in patient conditions. E. Uses proper judgment andknowledge of established practices and procedures when addressingproblems or issues.

IV. PATIENT RELATIONS A.

Provides safeappropriate care to patients according to established Hospitalpolicies and procedures and/or designated plan of care. B. Providesappropriate information of instructions to patients’ family andvisitors. C. Explains procedures to patient and provides assistancewhen necessary. D. Communicates pertinent information regardingpatient’s progress and needs to appropriate hospital staff. E.Monitors patient’s condition to alleviate complications. F. Acts asa patient advocate safeguarding the rights and confidentiality ofpatients at all times. G. Assesses treats and cares for patients ina manner appropriate to the age of the patient. V. CONTACTSUtilizes interpersonal communication skills in order to exchangeinformation in a clear and accurate manner with: A.Managers/Supervisors Inside Dept B. Employees Outside the Dept C.Employees Inside the Dept D. Volunteers E. Physicians F. StudentsRN, Medical Surgical-660

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/PositionDescriptions/ RNMedSurge660 5VI.

COMMUNICATIONS A.

Provides clear instructions and/or trainsothers in a manner that ensures their understanding. B. Providesfeedback to others in a constructive helpful manner. C. Documentspatient medical records according to prescribed policies andprocedures.

VII. SUPERVISION A.

Schedules and assigns work to staffto provide efficient and quality service at all times. B. Providesconstructive and timely input on employee performance appraisals.

C. Provides input and assistance in the training and development ofemployees. D. Assists in the communication of new or modifiedHospital policies and procedures to personnel thoroughly andpromptly.

VIII. HOSPITAL-WIDE STANDARDS A.

Conducts all job dutiesin accordance with established hospital and regulatoryrequirements. B. Maintains and respects the confidentiality of anypatient employee and/or any other sensitive information. C. Workseffectively with others helps others to solve problems promotesteamwork and cooperation among individuals and/or departments. D.Shows flexibility and willingness to extend self over and above thecall of duty. E. Willingly helps others to solve problems. F.Demonstrates ability to satisfy job requirements in situationsinvolving unusual work demands. G. Displays a positive attitude topatients and/or co-workers sets a good example to others. H.Adheres to hospital policies and procedures at all times. I.Present and on-time according to scheduled hours. 26956731EXPPLATJob Requirements Required for Onboarding

ACLS BLS

Core MandatoryExam (Nursing) RN

• Medical
• Surgical RN
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