Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Nashville, TN
TalentBurst, Inc
3x12 hrs

MENTAL HEALTH NURSES
DAY SHIFT
6:00 AM End Time: 7:00 PM


Work Activities
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates:
Supervises the application of nursing techniques required in care and treatment of patients.
Advises subordinate staff in policies and procedures.
Observes employees as they perform tasks to ensure efficiency in work activities.
Identifies exceptional performance characteristics through employee discussions and personal observations.
Discusses methods to improve performance and motivate employees by discussing employee performance.
Resolves disputes among employees following organizational policies and procedures.
Implements corrective measures to staff for inappropriate actions through discussions, written warnings, and recommendations for suspension or termination.
Assisting and Caring for Others:
Provides nursing care and procedures according to physicians orders and nursing protocol.
Administers medication according to the physician's orders and protocol.
Evaluates possible side effects and the overall effectiveness of medication.
Performs BLS (Basic Life Support), CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and other emergency responses.
Participates in emergency response setting.
Mental Health monitoring.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work:
Prioritizes tasks based on importance, urgency, and other scheduled activities.
Performing Administrative Activities:
Reviews records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Prepares written work schedules.
Interviews prospective employees to gather information of their work history, training, and education.
Asks questions to assess applicant's ability to meet job requirements.
Selects applicants to recommend for hiring.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others:
Evaluates nursing plan of care and makes adjustment as needed.
Train and Teaching Others:
Identifies training needs of employees and instruction detailing procedures, policies, and/or regulations pertaining to a specified area of nursing care operations.
Scheduling Work and Activities:
Assigns staff to work plans and activities by comparing the patient needs with the staff's availability, experience, independence, and training.
Documenting/Recording Information:
Counts and tracks drugs, instruments, and other accountable items.

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