Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Title: RN Day shift Unit Nurse

Location: Richmond, IN

Duration: 6+ Months

Job Type: 1099 / Contract W2

Rate: $80/hr. on 1099 and $70/hr. on W2

Client: State of Indiana

Shift Timings: Day shift hours are 6Am to 7Pm. with a half-hour lunch, 7.5H shifts,

37.5H one week, 50H next week, alternating.

Job Description:

As the Charge Nurse, you will be responsible for directing and coordinating patient care and clinical supervision of support staff. You will assess patient health problems and needs, develop, and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. In this position, you will work evening/night shift and will have additional oversight of the unit.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

· Prioritize and organize the daily care of patients.

· Make patient care assignments and assist in creating treatment plans in collaboration with other clinical staff.

· Provide ongoing assessment and documentation of the patients' physical and psychosocial status from admission to discharge.

· Direct support staff to coordinate the workflow on the unit and communicate problems to the Charge Nurse Supervisor.

· Administer medications and treatments according to hospital policies and procedures.

· Develop and implement nursing care plans for nursing diagnosis or treatment plan changes.

· Complete medication administration supervision monitors and clinical observation notes for support staff.

· Completes required documentation of nursing notes, transfer forms and other records.

· Educate patients and family members regarding medication, procedures, and treatment goals and objectives.

· Respond and intervene to emergency situations and agitated patients.

· Provide orientation and support to staff and to the unit.

· Responsible for ensuring the proper safety and infection control standards are met for the unit.

What We're Looking For:

· This person must have the following requirements to be considered for employment:

· Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited college.

· License to practice nursing in the State of Indiana as a Registered Nurse.

· Must hold and maintain a CPR.

· Must stay current with behavioral intervention training.

· Proficiency in computer skills and ability to learn other programs used in maintaining electronic medical records.

· Good interpersonal skills, good verbal, and written communication skills.

· Ability to understand and apply medical and facility terminology.

· Ability to use MS Office applications and electronic patient records.

· Ability to serve as a patient advocate.

· Knowledge of and the ability to interpret nursing and facility policies and procedures.

· Additional knowledge and/or ability may be required based on the population the facility serves such as: children, adolescents, geriatrics, etc.

Responsibility:

The Charge Nurse works independently on assigned units and is responsible for quality of nursing treatment plans and effectiveness of activities and interactions geared toward treatment progress. Supervision is based on standard medical orders from the physician. However, this position is legally responsible for his/her nursing actions. You will receive limited supervision and work is reviewed for general adequacy in judgment and conformance with policy..

Mandatory Requirements:

Proof of Flu and COVID vaccination or ISPHN religious/medical declination are required.

If selected, you must provide proof of Medical Malpractice Coverage in the amount of $500,000 per claim, $1.5m aggregate, and proof of participation in Indiana Patient Compensation Fund.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $45.12 - $80.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics
• Primary Care

Physical setting:

• Acute care

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• RN: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Richmond, IN 47374: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person