Travel Nurse RN - Labor/Delivery in San Antonio, TX - Excellent Benefits 2024-10-26
Job Description
TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Labor/Delivery RN in San Antonio, Texas, 78251.
About The Position
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Job Specialty: Labor & Delivery
Job Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 19:00 - 07:30
Guaranteed Hours: Not specified
Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
License: RN License in state of employment or compact
Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required
- Current certification from NCC
- Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) or one of the following courses: Intermediate FHM, Intermediate FHM Instructor, Advanced FHM Instructor, or Instructor Trainer at the time of hire for experienced nurses
- ACLS certification within 30 days of hire for experienced nurses; within 90 days of hire for new graduates, to be maintained thereafter
- NRP certification at the time of hire for experienced nurses; within 60 days for new graduates and experienced nurses new to the specialty, to be maintained thereafter
Responsibilities
- Practice independently and demonstrate awareness of all relevant aspects of a clinical situation
- Provide routine and complex care with a focus on long-range goals or plans
- Develop skills to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing
- Delegate and make appropriate assignments to other care providers
- Meet expectations of competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders
- Utilize the nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients
- Address complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families
- Administer medications and treatments according to protocol; monitor side effects and effectiveness
- Document patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given
- Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers
- Use critical thinking skills to assess patient and family needs in various dimensions
- Communicate findings to the healthcare team and modify care plans to meet individual patient needs
- Implement patient care and therapeutic procedures; monitor treatment progression and teaching goals
- Plan, direct, and evaluate overall nursing care and functions during an assigned shift
- Ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies
- Educate and train others on operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry
- Promote a safe environment resulting in positive patient outcomes through patient safety practices and guidelines
- Provide evidence-based nursing care and communicate patient information effectively
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local healthcare-related laws and regulations
- Maintain patient documentation and flow of information between various stations or units
- Use diagnostic tools and techniques to resolve equipment problems and educate patients about home medical equipment use
- Process medical orders and ensure accuracy in entering, validating, updating, and forwarding orders
- Read and interpret patient charts accurately and address any discrepancies
- Ensure patient safety and document any issues or incidents promptly.
Job Requirements
Required for Onboarding:
- ACLS - AHA
- BLS - AHA
- Core Competency Pharmacology Skills Checklist
- Specialty Exam
Benefits of Travel Nursing
Many travel nurses find permanent positions at healthcare facilities where they've completed assignments. This can be an excellent way to transition into a long-term role after exploring different options. Travel nursing allows you to explore different nursing specialties. You can try various areas of healthcare, helping you identify your preferred niche or specialty. Travel nurses can bring fresh perspectives to healthcare facilities, contributing ideas and insights that may lead to improvements in patient care, safety, and overall healthcare quality. Working with diverse patient populations and teams hones your emotional intelligence. Understanding and navigating different emotions becomes crucial in providing compassionate patient care. Travel nursing is a fulfilling adventure. The combination of professional growth, personal enrichment, and the excitement of exploring new places makes it a unique and rewarding career choice.
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