Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Laramie, WY
eTeam Inc
3x12 hrs

POSITION SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse provides and coordinates patient care through assessment, evaluation and treatment with a primary goal of achieving wellness and recovery.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

®         Assessment, evaluation, and implementation of patient needs, education, and care plans based on patient condition and diagnosis. 

®         Provides education to patients according to their needs.

®         Transcribes, utilizes and implements protocols and physician orders.

®         Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, including case management, social work, dietary, cardiopulmonary, physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

®         Continuous monitoring of patients.

®         Assessment and monitoring of Telemetry Data

®         Recognition of acute changes & deteriorations of patients with implementation of appropriate treatments.

®         Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

®         Graduation of an accredited school of nursing required.

EXPERIENCE

®     4 years previous RN experience required     

CREDENTIALS

®         Must have a current, valid RN license from the State of Wyoming and must be in good standing with the Board of Nursing.

®         Must have current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

®         Must have current, valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

®         Must complete telemetry course or demonstrate competency.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

®         Annual completion of yearly required CEUs.

®         Familiarity with IV drips (antibiotic, heparin, etc.).

®         Excellent customer service skills, including but not limited to: a friendly personality, tact, patience, empathy and a helpful, professional attitude both in person and on the telephone.

®         Ability to effectively communicate with staff, managers and the general public verbally and in writing.

®         Demonstrate effective listening skills.

®         Excellent organization and time management skills and ability to establish priorities effectively.

®         Possess exceptional problem solving skills.

®         Ability to work effectively without immediate supervision.

®         Ability to learn new computer software programs.

®         Ability to recognize and protect confidential information.

®         Demonstrate ethical and legal accountability for the position.