Travel Nurse RN
Company: Tact Staff
Location: Antioch
Posted on: September 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Tact Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for
a travel nursing job in Antioch, California.Job Description &
Requirements
Required Certs:
BLS
ACLS
CA RN License
2+ years experience - Required
Travel Experience - Preferred
A discharge RN plays a crucial role in ensuring that patients are
safely transitioned from the hospital to their homes, Skilled
Nursing Facilities or other care settings. This role is essential
in reducing hospital readmissions and ensuring that patients
receive the support they need for a successful recovery after
discharge.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Patient Assessment: - Conduct thorough assessments of patients'
physical, emotional, and social needs and the active discharge
order before discharge. - Evaluate patients' understanding of their
diagnosis, treatment plan, and discharge instructions. 2.
Education: - Provide comprehensive discharge education to patients
and their families, including medication management, follow-up
appointments, and self-care instructions. - Ensure that patients
understand their discharge instructions and the importance of
adhering to them. 3. Care Coordination: - Collaborate with the
healthcare team (physicians, pharmacists, case manager, social
workers, etc.) to facilitate a smooth discharge process. -
Coordinate post-discharge care, including referrals to home health
services, rehabilitation, or outpatient services as needed. 4.
Discharge Planning: - Develop and implement individualized
discharge plans based on patients' needs and available resources. -
Ensure all necessary documentation is completed and that follow-up
appointments are scheduled before discharge. 5. Medication
Reconciliation: - Review and reconcile medications to ensure that
patients have an accurate list of medications to take home. -
Educate patients on new prescriptions, potential side effects, and
the importance of adherence. 6. Patient Advocacy:
- Advocate for patients' needs and preferences during the discharge
process. - Address any barriers to discharge, such as
transportation, financial issues, or home safety concerns. 7.
Monitoring Outcomes: - Follow up with discharged patients to assess
their recovery and identify any issues that may arise
post-discharge. - Collect data on readmission rates and patient
outcomes to help improve discharge processes. 8. Documentation: -
Maintain accurate and complete documentation of the discharge
process, including LDA removal, returned belongings/valuables , PIV
removal, patient education and follow-up plans. - Ensure compliance
with hospital policies and regulatory requirements. Qualifications:
1. Education: - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); Associate
Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted. - Active CA RN licensure. 2.
Experience: - Previous experience in a Tele/Med-Surg unit or
similar clinical setting. - Experience in discharge planning or
case management is a plus. 3. Skills: - Strong clinical assessment
and critical thinking skills. - Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills to effectively educate and support patients
and families. - Compassionate and patient-centered approach to
care. 4. Knowledge: - Knowledge of medical conditions, treatments,
and medications commonly encountered in a Med-Surg setting. -
Familiarity with community resources and post-discharge care
options.
Work Environment: - Discharge RN works collaborating closely with
other healthcare professionals. - Works 12 hours shift to
accommodate patient needs and discharge planning.Tact Medical
Staffing Job ID # 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 Surgical/TeleAbout 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.
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