Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $2,848 per week in Niles, MI

Job Title : RN, Circulator Profession : Nursing Specialty : Agency Staff RN Duration : 13 weeks Shift : Days Hours per Shift : 8 hours Experience : Minimum of 2 years License : Registered Nurse (RN) - State License required Certifications : Basic Life Support (BLS) required Must-Have : - Associate's Degree in Nursing required. - Bachelor's Degree in Nursing must be obtained within specified timeframe for those starting in the RN role on or after January 1, 2017. Description : Delivers nursing care responsibly and accountably as described by the American Nurses Association (ANA) and legally by the State of Michigan. Demonstrates competency through the nursing process, which includes assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Upholds the standards of professional performance as described by the ANA. Strives to achieve optimal outcomes. Communicates and collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to ensure continuity and coordination of care. Acts as a patient / family advocate. Performs point of care testing as required. Demonstrates a high standard of moral, ethical, and culturally sensitive behavior. Formulates decisions and actions based on ethical principles, using the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide practice. Advocates for privacy, confidentiality, and security of patient, staff, and organizational data. Assesses overall needs of the patient / family and identifies potential diagnoses or issues. Develops and implements an individualized interprofessional plan of care. Evaluates patient and family educational needs and employs appropriate teaching strategies. Initiates patient discharge planning at the time of patient contact and facilitates a smooth transition to the next point of service. Ensures that required documentation is performed accurately and in a timely manner. Assumes an autonomous leadership role and delegates appropriately to unlicensed assistive personnel. Engages in activities related to the professional role and continuously seeks to advance knowledge and competence in nursing practice. Participates in ongoing improvement activities that contribute to quality patient care. Actively participates in safety initiatives and completes all position and unit safety-related competencies. Performs other duties as assigned.