Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $3,701 per week in Berkeley, CA

TravelNurseSource is working with Ardor Health Solutions to find a qualified Med / Surg RN in Berkeley, California, 94706!

Pay Information

$3,701 per week

About The Position

MS RN needed for Nights - Shift : 7p-7a Weekend Requirements : EOW On Call : No Certification Requirements : CA RN License BLS NIHSS 2 years Exp required Floating : May float to other units within scope of practice at hospital. Depending on need / census, may float to Summit or Herrick Campus The expectation is for all travel nurses to be flexible with floating to different campuses or within the hospital. Travelers can anticipate a notice of 1.5hrs prior to shift start time in most cases. There is a shuttle provided if floating is requested. JOB SUMMARY : -Applying the principles of the nursing process and working within the policies / procedures of the Patient Care Services Department and the Medical Center, the staff nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who, as the patient's primary nurse, is responsible and accountable for : - The overall management of the nursing care provided, assuring competent, compassionate and cost -effective patient care from admission to discharge; -Assuring the safety, comfort, personal hygiene and protection of patients and performing disease prevention and restorative measures; -Responding to medical and environmental emergencies JOB DUTIES : Provides competent, compassionate and cost effective patient care in accordance with unit, department, hospital policies, scientific principles, sound nursing practice / process, nursing objectives and standards of care : o Plans / coordinates delivery of care to maximize efficient care delivery ensuring the safety, comfort, personal hygiene and protection of patients and maintaining a safe environment o Sets priorities for and provides patient care in routine and complex situations o Serves as liaison between nursing and medical staff to facilitate collaborative approach to patient care o Coordinates involvement of patient, physician, family and other health team members to manage patient care, hospital resources and services to achieve optimal level of patient care o Sets priorities, initiates and directs emergency interventions in a calm, efficient and competent manner Exercises clinical judgment and critical thinking in all aspects of the nursing process and unit activities; develops creative solutions to problems : o Administers treatments, medications and performs nursing skills in a timely manner o Maintains current knowledge of patient care status and monitors patient's perception of care through clinical rounds o Assures physicians are informed of significant changes in patient's condition o Analyzes, inputs and integrates the patient acuity levels in accurate and timely manner o Demonstrates knowledge and ability to effectively interact with patient population served Assessment Conducts initial and ongoing assessment of the patient / family including consideration of biophysical, psychosocial, spiritual, environmental, self-care, educational and discharge planning factors : o Completes nursing assessment (coordinates completion of other required screening assessments) within 24 hours of admission o Ensures nursing process is carried out on an individualized goal-directed basis to meet all patient needs including patient assessment (including pain, age-appropriate factors), patient care plans, patient / family education, discharge planning, disease prevention and restorative measures o Observes patient s physical condition and behavior, interprets information and ensures patient's acuity levels are identified / documented o Identifies, observes and monitors patients at risk for untoward events and implements precautions / activities to reduce the risk and avoid events Evaluates / re-evaluates, through observation and communication, the effectiveness of plan of care o Modifies the plan, as appropriate, in collaboration with patient / family, physician and other disciplines Planing Develops the patient's plan of care as it relates to biophysical, psychosocial, environmental , self -care, educational and discharge needs in collaboration with patient and family, physician and other disciplines : o Develops / implements plan of care and timely interventions based on patient / family interview, observation, chart review and consultation with other health team members o Documents / communicates patient assessment, plan of care, outcomes and other pertinent information with other health team members Evaluates / re-evaluates, through observation and communication, the effectiveness / outcomes of the patient's care plan in collaboration with patient / family, physician and other disciplines : o Modifies plan, communicates and initiates follow-up activities as appropriate

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About Ardor Health Solutions

For nearly 25 years, Ardor Health's mission and vision have remained simple : passion and empowerment.

We deliver quality care when and where it’s needed most. Our commitment to impact beyond the contract empowers healthcare professionals to discover purpose and flexibility in their journey.

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