Travel Nurse RN - ER/Trauma - $27 to $43 per hour in Broken Bow, NE

Company: Patterns LLC
Location: Broken Bow
Posted on: July 3, 2025

Job Description:

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • ORGANIZATION TEAMWORK o To support the mission, and motto of Melham Medical Center: Mission: Partnering with you to inspire healthy living through quality care. Vision: to be your preferred healthcare provider. Motto: Large enough to serve, small enough to care o The core values of JMMMMC represent the beliefs of our organization, guiding our processes and decision making at all levels. The mission and promise is accomplished through a commitment to our core values: o Adheres to service delivery standards to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction. Recognizes opportunities for service improvement o Demonstrates knowledge of role responsibility and operating philosophy of JMMMMC o Demonstrates relationship management and influencing behaviors ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT • Adheres to Melham Medical Center administrative support policies and procedures including: • Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to follow attendance, punctuality, time documentation and scheduling practices • Complies with parking practices and follows up with staff out of compliance. • Demonstrates knowledge of department locations and functions. • Attire is appropriate to job responsibilities. Wears appropriate identification. • Demonstrates knowledge of Melham Medical Center Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, and Confidentiality standards. • Demonstrates knowledge of Melham Medical Center Emergency Management Plan WORK ROLE COMPETENCIES CLINICAL PRACTICE • Performs direct patient care in accordance to performance standards listed on Skills Checklist according to the defined patient population of neonates, pediatrics, adults and geriatrics for the Emergency department and/or trauma patient. o Demonstrates ability to perform admission, discharge, transfer procedures. o Utilizes modes of communication to provide continuity of care and to deliver safe care. o Cares for the patient undergoing an invasive and/or operative procedure. o Assesses and promotes optimum neurological functioning including pain management. o Assesses and promotes optimum respiratory and cardiovascular function. o Demonstrates ability to care for the patient with diabetes and other endocrine challenges. o Assesses and promotes optimal gastrointestinal functions. o Assesses fluid electrolyte balance, including blood administration. o Assesses and promotes optimal musculoskeletal function. o Assesses and maintains optimal skin integrity, including preventative measures. o Assesses and supports genitourinary function. o Demonstrates ability to administer medications and has knowledge of actions, route of administration, dosage, and side effects. o Demonstrates appropriate patient safety practices. o Provides nursing interventions to assist the patient during the end of life process. o Demonstrates knowledge of Infection Control Patient Care Practices for the patient population hired o Demonstrates knowledge of Infection Control Environmental practices for the patient population hired o Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to perform during trauma care for the following patient presentations: o Assures each patient receives health care excellence aims of: safe, effective, patient centered, timely, efficient, and equitable care. • For shift worked, coordinates shift case-load of patients • Delegates and directs care delivery appropriately • Coordinates care effectively • Accurately completes ED log with patient information and disposition • Utilizes critical thinking skills in the application of the nursing process in the Emergency Department: • Completes patient triage to identify patient medical treatment needs and intervention level. Records patient triage • supports the initiation of the patient log via tracking board including update of medical diagnosis at disposition. • Performs focused nursing assessment for presenting condition • 1)may use the patient/family, EMS, chart, community agencies as a source of information • Based on focused nursing assessment initiates ED standing orders. • Collaborates with Provider in the treatment plan and patient response to care delivery • Keeps patient and/or significant other informed of care delivery plan • Continues to reassess and revise the established care plan in relation to the patient’s response to, and the outcomes of the care provided as condition warrants • Supports and develops Provider discharge plan of care. • Implements patient/family education based on ED diagnosis, and individualized needs, including actions to take if condition worsens • If condition does not meet Melham admission criteria, supports patient stabilization and • transfer to a higher level of care ADMINSTRAIVE PRACTICE • Oversees and provides feedback on work performance of the shift staff and other members of the health care team and provides feedback to the House Supervisor, and/or Manager. • Functions as RN caseload coordinator on assigned patient load. • Serves as a preceptor to students and staff as requested. • Follows chain of command to resolve issues or challenges.

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