Travel Nurse RN - Acute Care - $48 to $62 per hour in Wrangell, AK

Registered Nurse (RN) | Acute CareLocation: Wrangell, AKAgency: Generis Tek IncPay: $48 to $62 per hourShift Information: NightsStart Date: ASAPAbout the PositionJob Title: RN Emergency/Acute CareLocation: Wrangell, AKShift Info.: NightsCONTRACT EXTENSIONS ARE AVAILABLE!Provide the total nursing activities and supervise subordinates for all patients/residents during working hours, assuring patient/resident safety.Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel as well as other departments within the facility to assure nursing services and activities are adequately maintained to meet the needs of the patients/residents.Assist in developing and maintaining nursing objectives and standards.Assist in developing, implementing, and coordinating department policies and procedures, resident/patient care plans, nursing procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc.Interpret department policies and procedures to personnel, resident/patients, visitors, family members, etc., as necessary.Ensure each patient's/resident's right to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property, and civil rights including the right to wage a complaint, are followed by the appropriate personnel.Assure established infection control procedures and isolation techniques are strictly followedCreate and maintain an atmosphere or warmth, personal interest, and positive environment.Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting to the CNO/DON.Assist in evaluating and assisting medical, social, psychological, spiritual, restorative, and rehabilitative care plans, as well as instructions in self-help.Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent patient/resident care information to ensure the patients'/residents' rights are protected.Evaluate emergencies and determine emergency measures to be used.Make independent decisions regarding nursing care.Complete required record-keeping forms on patient/resident admission, discharge, transfer, etc.Assure that all nurses' notes are informative and descriptive of the nursing care provided and of the patient's response to care.Notify physician of accidents and fill out/complete accident/incident report forms.Assure that stock levels of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., are maintained at adequate levels at all times.RequirementsAcute care, emergency department, and/or long-term care experience preferredACLS is requiredBLS is requiredPALS is requiredActive RN License is requiredBenefitsBenefits will be discussed during the interviewing process