Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab - $2,466 per week

Company: Atlantic Health System Hospital - 100 Madison Aven
Location: Morristown
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

• Certification Details
• RN License - Required
• BLS - Required
• ACLS - Required
  • Job Details
  • Assessment skills. Has competent knowledge of all the normal stages of growth and development from Pediatric to Geriatric and delivers patient care appropriately.
  • Performs thorough assessments that are systematic, comprehensive and accurate.
  • Consistently demonstrates competent clinical skills.
  • Performs direct patient care activities in support of patient care delivery and team concept.
  • Provides competent and appropriate nursing care to the population of the unit.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and skill of emergency equipment and procedures.
  • Maintains complete and accurate documentation.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of documentation guidelines.
  • Assumes primary responsibility for documenting components of the nursing process and patient's progress toward meeting outcomes in the patient's chart including patient education.
  • Demonstrates professional practice responsibility.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of policies and procedures and is able to identify areas for clinical and professional growth.
  • Consistently responds to patient's/families and co-workers in a professional, courteous, positive manner to promote an environment where the patient and family is at the center and the patient care team works cooperatively toward their goal and objectives.
  • Maintains confidentiality according to HIPPA guidelines.
  • Consistently follows the National Patient Safety Goals including following Universal Protocol and identifying patient's utilizing 2 patient identifiers.
  • Demonstrates use of safe transfer techniques and proper body mechanics for self, and patients.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the conditions/diagnoses, procedures and equipment encountered for surgical patients.
  • Individualizes patient care according to the procedure and type of anesthesia across the continuum of care.
  • Assesses patient reaction and understanding of procedure/instructions.
  • Contributes to the perioperative team by assuming responsibility and accountability for directing patient care by prioritizing the care of patients depending on their needs and any changes in their condition.
  • Assesses patient's understanding of surgical procedure/instructions, actively including the patient and family members in teaching.
  • Performs pre-operative and postoperative assessment and education.
  • Supports the completion of patient testing in a timely manner.
  • Evaluates Pre Admission Testing (PAT) orders for appropriateness and for potential omissions based on proposed surgery, patient age, and current state of health.
    • Job Requirements
    • 2 years critical care experience - required
    • RN License - Required
    • BLS - Required
    • ACLS - Required
      • Schedule Information
      • Travel nursing position with specified contract length

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