Talent4Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Lincoln, Maine.
Shift Information:
3 x 12hrs overnight
Job Description:
CREDENTIALS: Current Maine nursing license BSN preferred. Ability to problem solve; critical thinking skills; effective verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge base to include nursing assessment and skills for all age groups. BLS certification required and ACLS certification preferred.
ENVIRONMENT: Requires standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, stooping, crouching, bending, reaching, balance, lifting ,pushing patients in wheel chairs and stretchers, and lifting up to 30 lbs. Must have visual and hearing acuity sufficient to assess patients. Exposure to infectious diseases, blood borne pathogens, toxic cleaning chemicals and fumes is possible.
Job Functions:
1. Performs initial age-appropriate nursing assessment.
2. Complete ongoing age-appropriate reassessments.
3. Completes discharge assessment to identify patient discharge needs.
4. Identifies priorities for the delivery of nursing care.
5. Develops/implements plan of care based on patient needs and physician orders.
6. Executes appropriate nursing actions to reach patient goals.
7. Communicates patient care activities to health care team members.
8. Updates health care team members of current status and any changes in plan.
9. Documents patient care activities in accordance with established standards and hospital policies and procedures.
10. Initiates specialty/supplemental nursing notes as appropriate.
11. Assists with patient charges.
12. Delivers patient care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures and within the scope of the state Nursing Practice Act.
13. Maintains a physical environment that provides for patient and staff safety and wellness.
14. Ensures that supplies and equipment are readily available and in safe working order.
15. Reports situations involving questionable safety/legality promptly to nursing manager.
16. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to implement procedures in event of internal or external disaster.
17. Demonstrates knowledge of drug administration and effects.
18. Utilizes appropriate drug reference sources for drug information.
19. Administers drugs correctly utilizing the “five rights” through med verify.
20. Evaluates patient response to medications.
21. Assesses need for patient / family education and provides teaching as indicated.
22. Completes discharge plan, and ensures patient / family understanding of plan.
23. Performs follow up calls to patients.
24. Assesses nursing care throughout shift.
25. Participates in MDT meetings, and bedside rounding with hospitalist and case manager.
26. Promotes the hospital and its employees through professional behavior.
27. Quality Improvement: Actively participates in the Hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program, actively supports and implements Department-specific Quality improvement initiatives and projects, recommends process improvement as appropriate, reports any quality issues in service delivery and consistently commits to a focus on quality improvement and organizational excellence.
28. Emergency Management: As a contracted staff member of Penobscot Valley Hospital, the position has an inherent role to care for our community members when in need. To this regard, the incumbent will be expected to participate in emergency/disaster preparedness planning and drills as requested. When called upon during a real life disaster/emergency event, the incumbent will be expected to participate in the Hospital’s response to this event, within the scope of professional and personal ability to do so.
A leader and innovator, offering comprehensive talent solutions for the healthcare industry across the nation. Talent4Health, based in Wilmington, DE is a one stop solution that offers access to an inclusive network of excellent healthcare professionals through its state-of-the-art recruitment strategies and extensive career opportunities. We have successfully placed over 3000 plus clinicians with the topmost healthcare facilities across 50 states in the US.
With countless prestigious clients under our umbrella, backed up by passionate and hard-working recruiters, we are a team you have been looking for!
Why Choose us?
When it comes to choosing a recruitment agency, it’s imperative to consider what all they have to offer.
If this is all that excites you, do visit today!
...exceptional customer service to each and every guest. We want each guests experience to be nothing less than exceptional! The Hair Stylist is a direct representation of FX Studios and provides a critical role in the guests impression of our brand. Every Service Provider...
...grow international audiences. Welocalize delivers multilingual content transformation services in translation, localization, and adaptation... ...functions. MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB The French Canadian Reviewer is responsible for the overall quality of their language at an...
...you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Craft... ..., Chartered Accountant in great standing, MBA through an accredited university, or CFA credential... ...does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in...
...SkyBridge Luxury & Associates has partnered with a premier special events company to source a dynamic and experienced General Manager... ..., financial acumen, and customer service skills ~ Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed...
...A leading aerospace manufacturer is seeking an EHS Manager to manage their facility near Downey, CA. Working closely with the local leadership team, the incumbent will be responsible for managing the entire EHS program at the facility, working to minimize safety risks,...