? [Apply in 3 Minutes] Local Contract Nurse RN – Acute Care Position Available In Dauphin, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

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

• Specialty:

  AcuteCare

• Discipline:

  RN

• Duration:

  13 weeks

• 36 hours per week

• Shift:

  12 hours

•

Employment Type:

Local Contract NucleusHealthcare is seeking a dedicated Critical Care Registered Nursefor a 13-week contract assignment at a health system in Harrisburg,PA.

Job Title:

Critical Care Registered Nurse Shift Schedule:

Daysand Night Shifts Location:

Harrisburg, PA Pay:

$50

• 57/hourly
• Wedeliver superior quality in all that we do.
• We treat others asthey would like to be treated.
• We are results oriented andachieve our objectives.
• We are team players.
• We are resourcefulin overcoming obstacles.

One of our 4 Key organizational results isto Keep our

Patients and Each Other Safe:

We are an organizationwhere patient safety and employee safety are a priority. This focuson safety is applicable to all business lines and levels of care.

Putting safety first allows us to provide superior care for ourpatients and provides a work environment where each employee isexpected to take care of themselves and each other by making safechoices, using equipment provided, identifying work place hazards,adhering to safety policies and procedures and reporting risks orhazards as soon as possible. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety

• Focused on 10 Foot Circle of Safety and displays safety awarenessin all of the below key areas:
• Safe Patient Handling
• MaterialsHandling
• Infectious Diseases
• Slips/Trips and Falls
• WorkEnvironment Follows all hospital guidelines outlining standards ofpersonal appearance, attendance and punctuality.

Based on theCompetency Program established for direct care providers, possessesthe skills and competencies necessary to perform job function inaccordance with population served criteria.

JOB-SPECIFICDUTIES/COMPETENCIES

Performs a nursing assessment on all patientswithin 8 hours of admission. The data collected forms the basis ofan individualized plan of care. Identifies teaching needs and goalsrelated to the diagnosis of each patient from the nursing admissionassessment and by collaborating with patient/family and theInterdisciplinary team. Provides patient information and status ina timely manner for the Initial Team Conference and forRe-evaluation Team Conferences on a weekly basis. Responsible andaccountable for accurate, succinct and timely documentation of allassessments, interventions and patient’s response in the medicalrecord in accordance with policy. Participates in the patientrehabilitation program on an assigned unit. Is responsible andaccountable for direct patient care by utilizing the nursingprocess of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patientcare 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 planning onall patients from the day of admission. Initiates patient teachingin anticipation of the discharge date. Communicates all pertinentinformation regarding changes in patient’s status from one careprovider to another, to support continuity of care and patientsafety. This includes the attending physician and the Charge Nurse.

Seeks consultation from more senior nursing staff in support ofcomplex clinical decision-making. Provides direction, training andsupervision of ancillary nursing personnel by utilizing problemsolving techniques in decision making, organizing, settingpriorities and using time effectively. Delegates appropriately.

Provides for and assures personal and environmental safety inaccordance with hospital and nursing policies and procedures.

Positively contributes to the functioning of the unit by providingcalm direction and reassurance to ancillary staff, otherdepartments, patients and families. Participates in team buildingactivities on the unit to create a positive and efficient workenvironment. Maintains communication with manager and seniornursing staff related to service needs such as necessary supplies,equipment (including repairs) and clinical training in order toeffectively complete assigned duties. Provides care in a costeffective manner while promoting quality patient outcomes, monitorssupplies and charges. Assumes charge responsibility followingorientation period as requested. Identifies and initiates ownprofessional growth, actively pursuing professional developmentthrough continuing education and self study. Prioritizes activitiesand plans for effective use of time and staff in meeting patientneeds. Performs other duties as requested. AdditionalQualifications•

Required Certification:

BLS, ACLS, NIH

• MinimumTwo (2) Years Bedside Clinical Experience (required) NucleusHealthcare Job ID 3579.

About Nucleus Healthcare Nucleus Healthcareis a staffing and recruitment agency partnering with top-tierhealthcare and life sciences facilities and organizations todeliver 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!?

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• Ask your Nucleus Healthcare recruiter about thebenefits offered by the facility/organization you are interested inapplying for.
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