Travel RN

Role description

Qualifications

* Graduate of a state-approved school of professional nursing.
* BSN preferred
* Current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in the state(s) of practice
* Minimum of one (1) year experience as an RN in an acute care setting or equivalent
* Reliable means of transportation
* Current CPR certification
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Essential Functions/Areas of Accountability

* Initiate actions independently and responsibly to improve the quality of client care
* Perform client visits as assigned to provide skilled interventions with a focus for achieving realistic client outcomes within a specified time period
* Provide direct care and assign and/or delegate functions according to education and demonstrated competence
* Act as client advocate
* Assess and evaluate health status of assigned clients:
* Collect objective and subjective client information
* Analyze, report and record data
* Validate, refine and modify data
* Utilize all data to identify and document current health care needs of assigned clients
* Collaborate with client, family/others, and other members of the healthcare team to identify client needs, and establish realistic goals of care
* Review plan of care on a regular basis to evaluates client response to plan, prioritize needs and modify plan to meet client's current needs:
* Cultural, ethical, spiritual aspects and decisions regarding treatment
* Plan interventions to support human functions and maintain hygiene in a comfortable and safe environment
* Align with community resources as indicated for appropriate care
* Verify medical orders are accurate, properly authorized and without contraindication.
* Administer prescribed medications and IV therapy or provide client/family/other education regarding self-administration.
* Develop, initiate, and document plan to provide client/family/other education and counseling.
* Evaluate home environment and initiate plan to ensure a safe environment.
* Institute standard policies and procedures to stabilize clients in an emergency situation.
* Demonstrate competence with technical nursing skills according to personal and legal scope of practice:
* Assessment skills as applied to the client, family/support system, and environment
* Teaching/counseling skills
* Realistic and measurable goal setting
* Evaluate client's medications for potential interactions, duplication, adverse effects and non-compliance
* Initiate appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures
* Practice nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences
* Communicate interventions and client response to interventions effectively and in accordance with Agency requirements
* Report significant changes in client condition and needs to physician and other members of the team in a timely manner
* Maintain client records and clinical notes, showing systematic assessment, planning intervention and evaluation
* Coordinate services for the client as needed
* Participate in team meetings and clarify individualized reporting responsibilities with all new assignments
* Document legibly and according to Agency documentation guidelines and standards
* Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
* Promote personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers
* Demonstrate knowledge of safety/infection control practices by complying with established policies and procedures
* Recognize and respond appropriately to potentially unsafe situations
* Demonstrate safe practice in the use of equipment.
* Assess environmental safety and take initiative to prevent accidents and promote safety.
* Evaluate the home for its suitability for client care
* Notify case manager of need for review and/or training related to equipment, procedures, safety or infection control practices
* Initiate delegation of tasks to only those with verified skills and only for clients that are stable and where the outcome of the delegated task is predictable:
* Consider complexity of care, educational preparation and Agency policies when delegating care
* Remain responsible for all delegated acts
* Delegate/assign duties as specified in Agency regulations
* Initiate and assist with delegated care
* Participate in ongoing, professional self-development:
* Participate in all mandatory education per Agency guidelines
* Participate in supervising and teaching other nursing personnel as required
* Identify needs for personal professional growth.
* Demonstrate competence in areas of assignment or identifies the need for additional training
* Perform other duties as assigned