Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $2,305 per week
Company: TalentBurst, Inc
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: November 12, 2024
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Job Description:
TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery
for a travel nursing job in San Antonio, Texas.Job Description &
Requirements
Title: RN Labor and Delivery
Location: San Antonio , TX
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (12 hours)
Summary:
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 One*** 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.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Standard I: Utilizes the Nursing Process
Uses critical thinking skills to assess the basic physical,
psychosocial, social, cultural, spiritual, and development needs of
patient and families
Communicates findings to appropriate healthcare team members
Develops and uses a specific plan of care and modifies it to meet
individual patient needs using evidence-based practice
Implements patient care and therapeutic procedures; monitors and
documents progression of treatment and teaching goals
Evaluates the care and treatment(s) provided to the patient and the
patient response to the care and treatment(s)
Performs timely reassessment and documentation
Must be able to perform unit-specific competencies based on the
specific patient care need for the designated unit's patient
population
Standard II. Patient Throughput & Patient Flow Process
Anticipates and plans for admission/discharge/transfer needs to
facilitate patient flow
Utilizes appropriate systems of communication and tools to
facilitate the discharge process
Coaches on tools and techniques for checking, cross checking and
validating orders to ensure accuracy
Standard III. Unit Operations
Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and
functions in a particular nursing unit during an assigned shift
Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of
equipment and Supplies
Assesses departmental staffing needs; actively participates in
resourcing efforts.
Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and
regulations within the industry
Standard IV. Safe Practice/Quality Care/Regulations
Incorporates patient safety practices/guidelines to promote a safe
environment resulting in positive patient outcomes
Demonstrates accountability for nursing research and quality
improvement activities
Provides evidence-based nursing care
Communicates patient information effectively across the continuum
of care
Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and
regulations within the industry
Knowledge of federal, state and local healthcare-related laws and
regulations; ability to comply with these in healthcare practices
and activities
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Clinical Policies and Standards
Follows a specific set of standards and associated clinical
procedures
Analyzes policy and standards documentation and ensures
organizational compliance
Provides feedback for improvement of procedures
Assists in the development and implementation of specific
procedures
Works with control and monitoring mechanisms, tools and
techniques
Health Information Documentation
Shares experiences with maintaining paper and electronic patient
documentation
Walk through the steps and procedures for receiving, validating and
updating patient records
Describes the flow of information between various stations or
units
Discusses the functions, features and document flow of electronic
documentation
Transcribes verbal orders; explains techniques for ensuring their
accuracy
Explains health information documentation best practices and their
rationale across health care practices
Medical Equipment
Describes experience with basic medical equipment used in own unit
or facility
Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques to resolves common
equipment problems
Educates patients about the appropriate use of home medical
equipment
Ensures that all equipment and related supplies are in proper
working order prior to use to ensure patient safety
Inspects, troubleshoots and evaluates incoming equipment
Medical Order Processing
Shares experiences with processing medical orders for one or more
groups of patients or conditions
Describes functions and features of the system used to enter,
validate, update and forward medical orders
Discusses common errors, their sources and procedures for
correcting
Explains considerations for entering and following standing
orders
Differentiates between standing orders and preprinted orders and
considerations for each
Patient Chart Reading and Interpretation
Describes experiences in reading and interpreting patient charts
for patients on unit and under own care
Reviews patients charts for completion and accuracy; identifies and
alerts to mistakes or omissions
Recognizes unexpected readings and alerts nursing or medical
staff
Relates examples of mis-readings or misinterpretations and lessons
learned
Reviews, discusses and validates own interpretation with others
Patient Safety
Shares experiences with ensuring safety for one or more patient
groups or settings
Explains key features of safety guidelines and procedures for those
groups and settings
Listens and responds to safety inquiries from patients and family
members
Recognizes and addresses physiological and psychological signs of
problems
Describes considerations for patients who can cause to harm to
self, versus harm to others
Utilizes appropriate systems to document misses and near misses,
participates in immediate investigating, analysis and reporting in
real-time
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Experience
1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
BLS required
RN License in state of employment or compact
Position Requirements:
Education/Skills
All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation
within the first 30 days of hire.
New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and
initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful
completion of the designated organizational entry competency
validation and a Perinatal Department-specific competency
validation.
Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
Experience
Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal
Setting is preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Current certification from NCC Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM)
or one of the following AWHONN courses: Intermediate FHM,
Intermediate FHM Instructor, Advanced FHM Instructor, or Instructor
Trainer at the time of hire for experienced nurses. If previously
uncertified, certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire
as they cannot practice independently without it. For new graduates
and experienced nurses new to the specialty, certification must be
obtained within 4 months of hire and maintained thereafter.
Current ACLS certification within 30 days of hire for experienced
nurses; within 90 days of hire for new graduates then required to
maintain certification thereafter.
Current NRP certification at time of hire for experienced nurses;
within 60 days for new graduates and experienced nurses new to the
specialty then required to maintain certification thereafter.
Work Schedule:
7PM - 7AM
Work Type:
Full Time
Talent Burst Job ID #24-17016. 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: 22102 -
Travel: Rn - Labor And DeliveryAbout TalentBurst, IncTalentBurst
Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare
workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the
United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified
Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional
service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing
landscape.Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare
professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare
organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We
are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with
access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional
patient care and thrive.Whether you're a nurse, allied health
professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to
match your skills and aspirations with the perfect
placement.--
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