Registered Nurse - Acute Medsurgical A - Prn

Jobtome; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Jobtome in Des Moines, IA seeks a competent Nurse to practice independently and deliver routine and complex patient care. The role includes delegating tasks to ensure effective management of clinical situations and long-range planning with a focus on safety and quality care.

The candidate should hold a BSN, a valid RN license (state or compact), and BLS certification. Experience of 1 year in related nursing specialty is preferred; shifts are 12-hour per diem.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing required.
• RN License in state of employment or compact.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Addresses complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
• Administers medications and treatments using appropriate protocol; monitors side-effects and effectiveness.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, families, and caregivers.

Skills

Nursing process

Assessment

Planning

Intervention

Evaluation

Patient education

Delegation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

RN License (state or compact)

BLS certified

Job description

DescriptionSummary:The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
• Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments;
  monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers;
  identify issues and resources.

Job Requirements

Education/Skills- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferredExperience- 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferredLicenses, Registrations, or Certifications- BLS required- RN License in state of employment or compactWork Schedule:6AM - 6PM 12 HR ShiftWork Type:Per Diem As Needed