Seasonal RN Days
About The Position
Provides direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Develops and coordinates nursing care plans with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff; communicates changes in clinical condition to physicians, nursing supervisors or managers, and coworkers; and participates in discharge planning. The role may require floating between units. This seasonal staffing opportunity requires a minimum of 36 hours per week, typically three 12-hour shifts, for an initial 12-week commitment. The agreement may be extended for up to an additional 12 weeks in four-week increments. During the agreement, the employee has per diem status and is ineligible for benefits. At the end of the agreement, the employee may be able to change to full-time, part-time, or per diem status, depending on available openings. The nurse maintains nursing standards and hospital policies; directs and evaluates patient care; documents assessments and care plans; administers medications; provides treatments, education, and other services within the scope of licensure; and collaborates with patients, families, physicians, and other care providers. The nurse also promotes patient safety, responds to patient needs and emergencies, completes shift handoffs and documentation, and may participate in training new personnel.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program.
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
- BCLS certification.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on patient age and clinical condition.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships within the department and with other departments.
Nice To Haves
- ACLS certification.
- At least six months of Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain nursing standards and implement hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.
- Direct, supervise, and evaluate nursing care; assign team members according to patient needs and staff capabilities and qualifications.
- Complete and document admission assessments, reassessments, care plans, and other pertinent patient information; make referrals based on assessment.
- Develop and update care plans in coordination with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Assess and reassess pain, use appropriate pain-management techniques, and educate patients and families about pain management.
- Revise and evaluate care plans based on patient responses and provide age-appropriate care, treatments, and services within scope of licensure.
- Receive physician orders, verify accurate transcription, and document completion; assist physicians with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Administer medications using the five rights of medication administration.
- Develop and evaluate teaching plans based on identified learning needs, including family teaching as appropriate.
- Interact professionally and respectfully with patients and families, involve them in care planning, address psychosocial and cultural needs, and serve as a liaison among patients, administration, physicians, and other providers.
- Interpret patient data to identify age-specific needs and provide appropriate care.
- Promote patient safety, operate equipment safely, and reduce the likelihood of healthcare errors.
- Answer telephones, paging systems, and call lights; anticipate patient needs, make rounds, and respond appropriately to emergencies or sudden changes in condition.
- Provide end-of-shift reports, count narcotics, complete documentation, and ensure physician orders are signed off.
- Communicate clearly with management, coworkers, and physicians; coordinate with Social Service/Discharge Planning and other departments regarding patient and post-discharge needs.
- Participate in orientation and training of new personnel.
- Work a minimum of 36 hours per week, typically three 12-hour shifts, during the seasonal commitment and float between units if required.
