Travel Nurse (RN) - Operating Room

Advocatehealth; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Travel Nurse (RN) in the Operating Room. In this vital role, you will utilize your nursing expertise to assess patient needs, implement tailored interventions, and collaborate with a dedicated healthcare team. Your contributions will enhance patient safety and care quality while promoting a culture of continuous improvement. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your skills in critical decision-making, communication, and teamwork will shine. If you are passionate about providing holistic care and want to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• RN license and BLS certification required.
• 1 year of operating room nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and implement individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure patient-centered care.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and professional development.

Skills

Holistic patient care

Clinical decision-making

Electronic medical records proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

RN license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Accredited nursing program completion

1 year operating room nursing experience

Tools

Electronic medical records systems

Job description

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Job Responsibilities

1. Use the nursing process to assess patient needs, plan and implement individualized interventions, and evaluate care effectiveness. Involve patients and families in care planning and maintain therapeutic relationships throughout the healthcare continuum.
2. Recognize and respond to significant changes in patient condition, providing ongoing assessment and adjusting the care plan as needed. Collaborate with the healthcare team to coordinate patient-centered care.
3. Implement strategies to reduce patient risks and enhance safety. Assess and individualize patient and family education, developing strategies to meet their learning needs.
4. Coordinate discharge planning using an interdisciplinary approach, applying evidence-based practices and adhering to nursing and regulatory standards.
5. Continuously evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking appropriate actions when necessary. Support quality improvement initiatives and shared governance activities.
6. Demonstrate effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills. Promote collaboration and assume leadership roles within the care team, delegating appropriately.
7. Promote a safety culture by identifying threats, reporting safety events, and assisting in corrective actions.
8. Apply ethical decision-making, show respect for peers and disciplines, and participate in forming an unbiased, individualized care approach.
9. Engage in quality and process improvement initiatives to enhance department functions and patient experiences.
10. Participate in professional development activities, including meetings, educational programs, and annual competencies.
11. Provide age-appropriate care, demonstrating knowledge of growth and development principles, and interpret patient data to meet age-specific needs.

Minimum Requirements

• RN license issued by the practicing state
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA
• Completion of an accredited nursing program
• Typically 1 year of operating room nursing experience

Skills and Abilities

• Holistic patient care with a focus on patient and family needs
• Ability to recognize and respond to clinical changes confidently and promptly
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and computer skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and human relation skills
• Critical decision-making ability
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
• Effective time management in a dynamic environment
• Teamwork, delegation, and collaboration skills
• Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital certifications

Physical and Working Conditions

• Ability to adapt to changing assignments and float within the site
• Physical ability to perform job duties, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and operating equipment
• Exposure to hazards and need for protective gear as necessary
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch required

This description provides a general overview and may include additional duties as required.