Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Acute Care - $1,520 per week
Company: Fide`
Location: Detroit
Posted on: February 5, 2025
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Job Description:
Fide` is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Acute Care for a
travel nursing job in Detroit, Michigan.Job Description &
Requirements
Location: Detroit, MI----
Fid-- is currently seeking an RN with--LTAC & Clinic
experience--for a 13-week contract in Detroit, MI--
Minimum Requirements: The following experience is required: 2+
years of current--LTAC & Clinic experience. Must have acute
hospital experience.
Job Description:
The Registered Nurse (RN) maintains the delivery of quality care by
assuring the nursing care plan is followed.-- The RN supervises
Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and
orientees. In collaboration with the physician, the RN assures
implementation of the assessment plan, evaluation, and follow-up of
the plan of care for the patient population.
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Initiates an ongoing systematic assessment of the physical,
emotional, social, educational, and functional needs of the
patients/families through interview, observation, and physical
examination. Receives admissions and/or transfers to the unit.--
Completes nursing database within 24 hours.
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Interprets assessment data and information to develop a nursing
care plan which contains problem identification, nursing diagnosis,
nursing orders, approaches, interventions, short/long term goals,
and discharge planning.-- Develops nursing care plan utilizing
nursing diagnosis.-- Assesses safety and fall risk levels for
patients.------
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Teaches and counsels patients/families, and makes referrals to
appropriate resource personnel when needed.-- Demonstrates
documentation for functional training visit.-- Documents patient,
family, and significant other teaching.
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Participates as a productive member of the interdisciplinary team
in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of
rehabilitation goals.
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Assures that medical orders are transcribed and processed
accurately, and integrates the medical care plan into the provision
of nursing care.
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Assures that medication/I.V. administration is correct and
according to the established nursing policies and procedures.--
Looks up unfamiliar medications.-- Administers medications as
ordered.-- Evaluates effectiveness of PRN medications.-- Verbalizes
process for self-administered medications.-- Verbalizes patient
education on identified medications.-- Verbalizes standing
orders.-- Verbalizes policy and procedure for maintenance and care
of central line catheters.-- Identifies critical drip medications;
able to locate critical drip policies and administers according to
policies after completing critical drip competency training.--
Regulates drip rates as ordered.-- Administers I.V. drugs.
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Provides for and assures personal and environmental safety in
accordance with hospital and nursing policies and
procedures.----------------
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Demonstrates skills in handling emergency and life-threatening
situations.-- Locates and uses crash cart items.-- Calls Code Blue
and Medical Emergency.-- Initiates CPR.-- Follows P&P and
DNR.
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Assures that documents in the medical record are complete, factual,
accurate and timely. Documents materials and equipment used.
Verbalizes method to noting orders.-- Documents discharge in chart.
Initiates and updates care plan as appropriate.-- Provides
discharge instructions.-- Completes interagency transfer form.
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Provides nursing care to meet patient's needs.-- Performs a
complete head-to-toe assessment of each assigned patient per shift
using proper documentation tools.-- Acts promptly on changes in
patient condition, utilizing SBAR method.-- Reviews lab and test
results, notifying physician of abnormal and critical results.
Performs wound care in accordance with policy, utilizing proper
documentation tools.-- Performs basic ventilator management and
trouble-shooting.
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Provides direction and leadership in patient care to assigned
personnel.--------
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Prioritizes activities and plans for effective use of time and
staff in meeting patient needs.----
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Communicates the plan of nursing care for each patient through
reports, conferences, rounds, and patient care records. Shift to
shift report and shift huddle with LPNs and aides. Delegates tasks
to LPNs and aides; monitors to make sure delegated tasks are
completed appropriately.--------
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Participates in the quality improvement activities of nursing.
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Communicates identified learning needs of self and others to the
CNO.----------------------------------
Adheres to established policies and procedures of the hospital and
Nursing Department.
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Takes initiative in upgrading and maintaining skills necessary to
provide quality care to patients and leadership to assigned
staff.
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Acquires continuing education sufficient to maintain licensure and
certification.-- Maintains current nursing
licensure.------------------------
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Demonstrates competency in a variety of nursing skills as
demonstrated and evaluated on at least an annual basis.
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Displays a-- customer service-- attitude toward patients, visitors,
and other staff members at all times.-- Demonstrates basic
telephone skills (how to answer, place on hold, and transfer a
call.)-- Utilizes intercom.-- Demonstrates how to page physicians
or others on call.----------
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Abides by all safety, infection control, and other guidelines as
required. Follows guidelines for caring for patients in
isolation.-- Utilizes hand-washing techniques. Cleans equipment
between patient usage.-- Reports personal symptoms of suspected
illness or contagious disease to the Employee Health Nurse.
Demonstrates knowledge of universal blood and body fluid
precautions.
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Promotes a work ethic of continuous quality improvement in all
matters associated with the position, and documents specific
quality improvement implementation.
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Compliance Credentials Needed for Submission:
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Current MI RN License
Current AHA BLS
Current AHA ACLS - must obtain by start date
Resume with full work history, no gaps--
Fide` Job ID #43112. 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 - LTAC Nights About
Fide`Fid-- is a woman-owned Business that focuses on prioritizing
top-notch candidates to healthcare facilities.-- We are passionate
about connecting talented clinicians to assist hospitals around the
country with their hiring needs.-- We do this by developing strong,
professional relationships built upon trust and commitment. We take
a personalized approach to match you with roles that align with
your skills, goals, and lifestyle.-- At Fid--, we go beyond finding
you a job and we will become a partner in advancing your
career.Benefits
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