eTeam Inc is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Denison, Texas. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 10/21/2024 Duration: 12 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH vasoactive drips, trach vents, DKA, insulin drips, etc. • Performs body system assessment and accurately and promptly, including assessment of pain • Assesses patient/family educational needs and expectations of hospitalizations • Incorporates clinical indicators (labs, radiology, vital signs) in SBAR hand-off report to physician or other staff • Assesses the biological, psychological, physical and cultural needs of patients/families • Recognizes and provides ongoing assessment of any change in patient condition Collaboration: • Participates with all disciplines in providing for assessed needs of assigned patients. • Is accessible to unit at all times and Clinical Supervisor is always aware of location. • Willing to ask for help when necessary. • Participates in unit-based problem solving. • Attends 75% of all staff meetings. Collegiality: • Oversees and assigns direct reports within their scope of practice. Assist direct reports with problem solving • Shows autonomy in conversing with physicians and physician assistants in every interaction • Contributes to a healthy and supportive work environment. • Communicates effectively with staff Diagnosis • Monitors, recognizes and reports abnormal test results Education • Provides health education and procedural information to patients and families based on assessed needs Ethics • Follows the chain of command and serves as the patient advocate within applicable laws and patient rights. Evaluation • Considers patient views about healthcare and documents compliance or lack of willingness to make life style changes Implementation • Implements the individual interventions from the plan of care • Identifies possibilities for pos-hospital care from outside agencies Planning • Develops and evaluates plan of care based on assessed needs of the patient and family. Initiates and updates the plan to meet the ongoing needs of the patient and family • Ensures the workplace is clean and ready for anticipated activities. Professional Practice • Audits/tracers show minimal documentation errors • Serves as a resource to others. Preceptor to students and new hires Quality of Practice • Washes hands prior to each contact and use gloves when any soiling may occur • Documents appropriately for transfer of patient care inter-and intra agency. May need assistance with COBRA/EMTLA guidelines. • Demonstrates appropriate clinical skills. • Provides care independently to assigned patients • Demonstrates skills in using special equipment such as monitors, infusion pumps, or oxygen equipment. • Demonstrates compliance with quality measures. • Documentation is accurate, timely, and problem-focused Resource Utilization • Exhibits sound time management skills to prioritize care for patients. Manages time effectively to minimize overtime and burden to next shift. o Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program. o Current state nursing license. o Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessment(s) required by the facility. eTeam Inc Job ID #22971508. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN - CRITICAL CARE STEPDOWN About eTeam Inc eTeam was formed in 1999 with the goal of becoming the company of choice for clients, talent and staffing professionals. Today, we're one of the fastest-growing global companies and ranked as one of the best companies to work for by Staffing Industry Analysts. We aspire everyday to do quality work for our clients and help our talent work at some of the most amazing companies. · Benefits: Health and dental insurance Benefits Medical benefits Dental benefits
