Registered Nurse – ICU
Job Title:
Registered Nurse “ ICU
Job Location:
Hemet, CA 92543
Job Duration:
3 Months
(Possibilities of Extension)
Shift:
3X12 “ Days (07:
00 AM “ 07:
00 PM)
Pay Rate:
$70/hr. on w2 (Negotiable)
Job Description:
The Registered Nurse, as a professional practitioner, assumes responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care.
According to the established standards of nursing practice and standards of care, he/she demonstrates an ability to make clinical nursing judgements in an efficient and effective manner.
The Registered Nurse demonstrates critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care and consistently performs according to the standards of the profession.
Skills:
Demonstrates appropriate use of equipment and devices pertinent to the care and safety of the patient.
Maintains fall precautions for patients at risk.
Demonstrates ability to identify and respond appropriately to emergencies (i.e., Code Red, Code Blue, Code Grey, etc.)
Provides an environment conducive to safety and security, implements appropriate precautions/measures.
Demonstrates ability to identify critical events/near misses and takes appropriate action.
Recognizes signs of abuse and reports appropriately per policy.
Completes documentation legibly, objectively, accurately and timely.
Ensures physician orders have been acknowledged by the end of the shift, works with Charge Nurse to resolve complex order acknowledgment issues.
Completes documentation of medication given on the MAR and Pyxis.
Practices appropriate measures of infection control using principles of standard precautions (i.e. OSHA blood borne pathogens standards, CDC guidelines).
Demonstrates appropriate use of personal protective equipment (i.e., gloves, gowns, masks, goggles) and handwashing and infection prevention techniques.
Adheres to all policies related to seclusion and restraint to avoid/limit the usage.
Maintains suicide precautions following policy.
Respects cultural and religious practices of patients.
Understands and abide by all department policies and procedures as well as well as the Codes of Ethics, HIPAA/Patient Privacy regulations.
Adheres to departmental initiatives related to performance improvement measures.
Is knowledgeable and complies with federal, state, local laws that govern business practices and specific to the position.
Complies with all Department of Health Services requirements for the State of California, Joint Commission, and Center of Medicare &Medical Services (CMS) standard that apply to the position
Participates in Performance Improvement (PI) data collection specific to department.
Defining performance improvement problems solving process (e.g., PDCA) and how its use assists in reaching improving patient outcomes and /or organizational quality and verbalize at least one departmental improvement initiative that has occurred within the last 12 months.
Responsible for 100% review of staff meeting information by attending staff meetings or reviewing staff meeting minutes.
Reads communication materials timely.
Provides break and meal coverage as needed.
Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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