Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,983 per week - Mason City Iowa

Company: Tact Staff
Location: Mason City, Iowa
Posted On: 01/22/2025

Job DescriptionTact Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Mason City, Iowa.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/30/2024
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: TravelThis position accepts the responsibility and accountability for the delivery of patient care with the multidisciplinary team while using the nursing process and maintaining professional nursing standards. ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY A. Reports to: Clinical Nurse ManagerB. Supervises: NoneC. Key Working Relationships: Other nursing colleagues, ancillary & medical staffD. Primary Customer Groups: Patients, families and visitors Age/Population of Patients Served:
  
  ED CCU 6W 5W 5E 4W 4E BC Peds Surg Svc Resource PoolAll Ages X X XNeonatal X X Pediatric X X X Adolescent X X X X X X X X Adult X X X X X X X Geriatric X X X X X X
  
  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS A. Assesses and evaluates the patient's physical, psychosocial, environmental, spiritual, social and education needs and documents patient/family responses to nursing interventions while working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to achieve desired patient care outcomes. (Adherence to policy, Problem Solving, Teamwork) B. Develops and implements patient's plan of care, including the discharge plan, based on standards of nursing practice, health center policy, and patient/family needs using clinical/critical thinking skills Reviews and updates the plan of care based on changes in patient's condition ((Problem identification, Problem solving). ).C. Guides and directs patient care activities for the above-indicated population, by utilizing clinical/critical thinking skills and evidence-based practice (Problem Solving, Problem Identification).D. Provides daily direction and guidance to Licensed Practical Nurse and Nurse AssistantE. Provides, facilitates, and/or implements learning opportunities to meet the educational needs of patient/family by assessing the learning needs and formulating and initiating a teaching plan to meet those needs (Initiative, Adherence to Policy)F. Effectively communicates pertinent patient changes/conditions to colleagues and to multidisciplinary caregivers (Teamwork, Communication).G. Attends and participates in departmental/organizational meetings, in-services and educational opportunities. Department meeting attendance requirement: 80% with 50% in person if department meetings are available by webinar. (Communication/Adherence to Policy)H. Serves as a steward for the hospital's human and material resources. Meets productivity expectations of unit/department as defined by unit manager. Utilizes and maintains appropriate supplies in department. Supports staffing needs for patient care in multiple units, as needed, while being flexible with schedule and hours. (Teamwork, Adherence to Policy, Adaptability)I. Adapts positively to the ever-changing health care environment by supporting technology and process changes. Willing to learn new things, is open to change and maintains a calm positive manner under stressful conditions (Self-Aware, Initiative, Adaptability).J. Identifies and takes action to solve problems, supports process improvement teams, which influence customer satisfaction, clinical outcomes and financial stability. (Problem Identification, Problem Solving).K. Documents patient information in the electronic/paper medical record in an accurate, timely manner. (Adherence to Policy)L. Delegates/supervises appropriately based on patient needs and the scope of practice. (Communication, Teamwork)M. Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPAA regulations.N. Provides competent patient care to the above indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments.O. Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job-related growth and development and participates in medical center and/or departmental education programs.P. Communicates with and performs duties following the philosophy of MercyOne – North Iowa and the Sisters of Mercy reflecting the organization's Mission, Values, and Cultural Beliefs.Q. Supports and abides by all medical center, departmental, and safety policies and procedures. Proactively identifies safety concerns surrounding the work environment. R. Performs other responsibilities as requested by supervisor, manager or department head.
  
  ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
  
  A. Participates on shared governance councils, department/house wide committees/work teams as requested B. Serves as a preceptor for new staffTact Medical Staffing Job ID #462693. 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: Registered Nurse - Medical SurgicalAbout Tact StaffOur nurses choose Tact assignments because it provides the opportunity to take on new challenges in their careers while they travel across the United States and gain enriching experiences on a professional and personal level. Our dedicated team of staffing consultants will work with you and be your advocate as you choose to embark on new assignments. Our team is committed to providing our nurses with the most rewarding healthcare assignments and choices at primer healthcare institutions nationwide. Let us handle the details; you choose the job and location that are right for you.Be Adventurous, Make a Difference, Travel with Tact. Be Adventurous - Becoming a travel nurse is not only a professional adventure, but a personal adventure as well. It is an opportunity to challenge yourelf, to explore a new place, and try amazing food...Make a Difference - Nurses make such a huge difference in so many lives. The care and compassion you show to your patients, does not go unoticed. We know how important your jobs is, which is why we take our job as recruiters so seriously. Being able to place nurses in hospitals, where you are doing something as crucial as saving lives, is something we feel thankful to be able to do. Travel with Tact - From the moment we receive your resume we begin trying to build a relationship with you. We know the importance of becoming your friend, before becoming your recruiter. Building friendly, yet professional relationships allows us to discover what you truly want... and don't want in a travel assignment. More...

      

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