Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg in Pikeville, KY - Excellent Benefits 2024-06-23 - Military veterans preferred

TravelNurseSource is working with VieMed Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Pikeville, Kentucky, 41501 About The Position VHS is looking for a Qualified Med/Surg RN in the Pikeville, Kentucky area 13 week Contract Nights 48 hrs per week (4 x 12hr shifts) Travel Package: $2802 Gross Weekly Non-Taxed Weekly Per Diem: $1162/wk Straight Rate: $30/hr Overtime: $55/hr Local Rates Available Upon Request EDUCATION AND LICENSURE: Associate’s degree in nursing required. Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred. RN license required. CPR required BLS, ACLS, NIHSS EKG required. 2 years experience required, 5 years preferred. JOB SUMMARY: Provides professional nursing care to assigned patients utilizing the nursing process, within established standards and practices for assigned patients. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes to ensure optimal patient care as indicated. 2. Performs a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and re-assessments as per policy. 3. Provides individualized, age-specific care that supports hemeostatic regulation, hemodynamic monitoring and physiologic functioning. 4. Maintains accurate and continued nursing documentation including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses, and assessment of changes. 5. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Maintains patient confidentiality. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and families. Functions as patient advocate. 6. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patients served. Able to interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group. 7. Interacts professionally with patient and family and involves patient and family in the formation of an individualized and mutually agreed upon plan of care. Reviews/revises/updates/resolves plan of care daily. 8. Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates the effectiveness of learning; includes family in teaching, as appropriate. 9. Supervises other health care staff involved in patient care. Allocates and monitors the work of others. 10. Demonstrates the ability to assist physicians with procedures in the department. 11. Responds promptly to changes in workload as necessary to achieve optimal productivity and efficiency. 12. Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of performance improvement activities to improve patient outcomes, processes, and the work of the environment. 13. Functions as a preceptor to orient new employees. 14. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meeting, staff meetings, and workshops; shows responsibility for own professional practice and on-going education. 15. Maintains operation of patient care equipment to include mechanical adjustments. Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and the proper functioning of equipment. Assists in cost containment through the appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment. 16. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. 17. Meets all departmental specific competencies. 18. Performs housekeeping duties when needed. 19. Assists with transportation of patients when needed. 20. Adheres to dress code. 21. Adheres to medical center policies addressing infection control, safety, and personnel guidelines. 22. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. 23. Serves as team leader and role model for other staff members. Responsibilities: Assesses/reassesses young adult, adult, and elderly patients and applies the nursing process to: Cardiac Monitoring/Intervention Sedation Pain Management Chest Tube care/insertion Medication Administration Pre and Post Cardiac Cath Care TPN/PPN KODA Access Central Lines COBRA Specialized IV Drips and titration IV therapy IVADD Waive Testing Transfusion Therapy Information Management We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. LiveYourLife 24906422EXPPLAT Job Requirements ACLS About VieMed Healthcare Staffing We've Grown Since Our Start As a Healthcare Staffing Agency in Lafayette, LA and we couldn’t be prouder Our service area expanded across the Gulf Coast at first. Now, we’re trusted by healthcare professionals and facilities nationwide. Our parent company, VieMed, serves 96,000 patients nationwide with in-home, post-acute respiratory care and medical equipment services. Today, VHS is more than a healthcare temp agency in Lafayette, Louisiana; we’re a national healthcare staffing and recruiting company. At VieMed Healthcare Staffing, service, people, and technology distinguish us from other providers in the industry. With roots deeply embedded in the healthcare industry, we understand the critical importance of quality and the impact it has on patients’ lives. VHS team includes tenured recruiters who are clinicians and a seasoned leadership team with a wealth of experience in the healthcare industry. Our expertise is in staffing and workforce management solutions for hospitals, healthcare systems, government agencies, clinics, and correctional facilities. We encourage open communication and are highly responsive to the needs of our clients and our healthcare professionals. Quality Is at the Heart of Everything We Do From the relationships we build to the seamless onboarding process, our commitment to quality shines through. We’re known for our transparent communication and our focus on the needs of our healthcare clients, tailoring our services to adapt to their requirements. Our story is about growth, innovation, and dedication to the healthcare industry.