STEP (Temporary) Registered Nurse $70/ Hour - ICU

The RN Inpatient Seasonal works under the supervision of leadership for either a three or six month assignment. Assignments are varied in nature according to skill, acuity of patients and organizational needs. Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care according to standards.

Accepts responsibility for direction of co-workers in the implementation of plans of care. Provides exceptional service to all patients and customers. Responsibilities Completes assessment/reassessment of patient and documents in medical record.

Analyzes the information collected to determine patient’s needs and expected outcomes. Develops and implements plan of care based upon the assessment, diagnosis, and expected outcomes of patient. Oversees the delegation of the plan to other licensed and unlicensed personnel.

Ensures a discharge plan is a part of the individualized plan of care as appropriate to the population served. Engages in patient/family/staff teaching to achieve the desired patient outcomes. Maintains working knowledge of and implements key standards that effect operation of patient population served.

Contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others (example: students, orientees). Performs other duties as assigned. Education Associate's Degree - Graduate of a school of nursing - Required Bachelor's Degree - Science in Nursing - Preferred Work Experience 2 Years - Hospital based inpatient experience - Required Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure upon hire - Required Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days - Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)- IF working in an inpatient area in which ACLS is required- within 90 days Travel Requirements Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations as needed.

Qualifications Skills and Abilities Essential Technical/Motor Skills Ability to give injections, administer medications, change dressings; fine motor skills, eye/hand coordination, answer phone, data entry. Interpersonal Skills Displays a friendly, positive attitude and communicates with patients, families, physicians and co-workers in a professional manner. Essential Physical Requirements Must walk, move, kneel, crouch, stoop, reach, stand, push, pull, and lift, speak clearly Must follow good body mechanics.

Essential Mental Abilities Ability to collect thorough information regarding patient's condition and evaluate effects of care. Problem solves, manipulate numbers, be adaptable, interpret data, perform calculations, comprehend verbal and written communication, explain information, possess good short and long-term memory. Essential Sensory Requirements Ability to visually assess patient condition; must be able to communicate with patient in order to assess condition and evaluate effects of care.

Visual, hearing, feeling, smell. Exposure to Hazards Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, blood and body fluids, needle sticks and other conditions common to a medical environment. Other Skills and Abilities

Full time · Variable