RN Traveler - MHC - Medical Surgical 4E
Company: UCHealth
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
At UCHealth, we do things differentlyWe believe in something
different: a focus on the individuality of every person. In big
ways and small, we exist to improve the extraordinary lives of all
those we serve. As Colorado's largest and most innovative health
care system, we as a team deliver on the commitment to provide the
best possible experience for our patients and their families. We
foster a true human connection and give people the freedom to live
extraordinary lives. A career at UCHealth is more than a job- It's
a passion.NEW WAGE INCREASE! $55/hr + travel stipend / housingNeed
2 RN Travelers for Straight Days4 total new traveler needs.Summary
- RN Traveler - Medical Surgical 4E, Memorial Hospital Central,
Colorado Springs, COProvides direct patient care using the nursing
process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of
practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the
organization.Medical Surgical is a 25 bed unit with a very diverse
population of medical-surgical patients. Services provided include
(but are not limited to): COPD, asthma, pneumonia, DVT prevention
and treatment, hypoxia, diabetes, HTN, infectious disease, surgical
urology patients, adult general surgery patients, wound care, and
telemetry monitoring. The majority of patients experience a
multiplicity of issues requiring multiple levels of care ranging
from general to intermediate level. Typical RN to patient ratio is
1:4-5 (days) to 1:5-6 (nights). Certified Nursing Assistants are
assigned to the nurses and are delegated to according to the nurse
practice act.This unit is a dynamic and fast paced environment rich
with opportunity for learning. We utilize a multidisciplinary
approach to patient care that encourages team work between
physicians, nursing staff, therapy staff, social work and a variety
of other consulting disciplines to provide the most comprehensive
care for our patients.The heartbeat of our Adult Medical Surgical
unit is teamwork for the sake of holistic patient-centered care and
a healthy work environment that allows our staff to thrive and grow
both personally and professionally.As a UCHealth RN Traveler, you
will enjoy living and working in one of the most naturally
beautiful states in the country. Spectacular wide open landscapes,
incredible blue skies, clear mountain streams and, of course, the
majestic Rocky Mountains. To be considered as a UCHealth Traveler
you must NOT be a current employee, and you must live more than 75
miles away from the facility in which you will be working. Our
UCHealth RN Travelers also reap the rewards and benefits of travel
nursing. Job DutiesPlans, implements, and evaluates patient care
plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize
available resources.Monitors, records, and communicates patient
condition as appropriate. Collaborates as needed across disciplines
to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge,
referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.Evaluates
learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family
education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and
circumstances. Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary
personnel. May precept student nurses and new hires.Skills and
Abilities: Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills,
decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a fast paced environment, and take
appropriate action. Follows Standard Precautions using personal
protective equipment as required. Requirements
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