Sunday, November 30, 2008

Phobia and Management

PHOBIA is an irrational fear of an object or a situation that persists although the person may recognize it as unreasonable. Sometimes it is associated with anxiety if the object, situation or activity is inevitable. Mostly, the person who disposes any type of phobia displays repression and displacement as defense mechanisms.

Here is a list of common phobias . .


Managing Phobia:
1. Promote safety and security
2. Identify the cause of fear
3. Allow expression of feelings
4. Gradually introduce the individual to the feared object or situation in small doses.
5. Do not force the individaul to have contact with the feared of object, when the individual is not ready yet.

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Operating Room-RN - Nursing Jobs

Company: Allegiance Med Source
Title: Operating Room-RN
Location: near Philiadelphia, New Jersey
Description: Great opportunity near Philadelphia
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of care. The professional nurse assumes the responsibility and accountability for the delegation of patient care to other members of the health care team.
1. New Jersey RN licensure
2. CPR for Health Care Providers
3. ACLS
4. PALS or ENPC

2-4 years of experience preferred
Must be able to scrub and circulate a variety of general surgery cases.
on call

Medical Center:
410 Bed tertiary care teaching hospital
-Home to the Heart Institute of NJ more cardiac procedures than any one else in the tri-state area
-Only NJ hospital certified for three solid organ transplants
-5 star HealthGrades rating for stroke care
-Bariatric Center of Excellence Award
-New 5 story Critical Care Pavilion
-Home to Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing

Conveniently located approximately 7-10 miles east of Philadelphia, 80 miles north of Washington DC and 90 miles south of New York City
Michelle Heffner
mheffner@allegiancemedsource.com
919-632-1440
Posting Date: Nov 17 08

RN - Operating Room - Full Time - Days/Eves (32 hrs/wk) - Nursing JObs

Company: HCA Richmond & Capital Division
Title: Operating Room-RN
Location: Northeast, New Hampshire
Description: New Hampshire - Portsmouth Regional Hospital - Portsmouth
Full time RN opportunity, shift is variable days with on-call rotation in our busy Operating Room. The successful candidate will provide monitoring/assessment of the patient receiving conscious sedation, assume responsibility for knowledge of surgical procedures and associated nursing care, perform scrub duties according to surgical protocol (OB/GYN, neurology, and general emphasis on orthopedics). Must have strong clinical skills, work well with others, and have ability to multi-task. Must demonstrate ability to properly utilize all equipment for specific procedures. 1-3 yrs OR experience required. Current RN license, BCLS required.

• Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
• Provides respiratory and ventilator management and monitoring for patients.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Qualifications

Required Job Qualifications include:
• Current licensure as an RN.
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider (and ACLS preferred).
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.
Please contact Kristy in HR at:
kristy.hiller@hcahealthcare.com or
Tracey (Director of ICU) at 603-334-2082 for additional info!

Civilian OR and ICU RN Opportunities at Nellis AFB, NV (any state license).

Company: Trustaff – Trustaff is a healthcare staffing firm dedicated to placing physicians, nurses, pharmacists and allied healthcare professionals in premier facilities nationwide. Committed to providing the best travel nurse jobs and travel allied healthcare jobs as well as permanent placement for pharmacists, allied healthcare professionals, and physicians, we work hard to ensure your experience with trustaff is one of the best in the business. Named one of the fastest growing healthcare companies in the country by Inc. 500, and one of the fastest growing companies in the Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio Tristate area by the Business Courier, trustaff is a great way to advance your healthcare career.
Title: Operating Room-RN
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Description: Work as a civilian OR or ICU RN at Mike O'Callaghan Federal Hospital at Nellis AFB, NV and serve those who serve our country!
Qualification Requirements:
---Accredited Nursing Degree
---Any State License
---BLS, ACLS Certifications Required
Christine Fuka
Phone: 877-880-0346 x 1105
Fax: 866-546-3115
E-mail: cfuka@trustaff.com

Friday, November 7, 2008

Pediatric Clinical Nurse for Orange County, California

Description: Pediatric Clinical Nurse
Pediatric Registered Nurse
CHOC is seeking motivated and compassion Pediatric Clinical Nurses for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

The Clinical Nurse is responsible for the delivery of family-centered patient care utilizing the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Responsible for directing and coordinating nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards. Collaborates with patient/family and other professional disciplines to create a partnership to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of mutually desired patient outcomes. Supports the organization's vision and mission. Promotes excellence in nursing care.

• Graduate of a Registered Nursing school.
• Current California Registered Nurse license.
• Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification.
• Current recognition in infant, child and adult BLS-C CPR and NRP and obstructed airway.
• Minimum of one year of Pediatric nursing experience in an acute care setting
• Knowledge of and ability to provide appropriate patient care depending upon age appropriateness and cultural and spiritual needs
• Excellent communication and customer satisfaction skills

RN Fellowship program is a 9 week program designed to give the experienced pediatric nurse the knowledge and skills needed to successfully transition into the critical care environment. Program is offered several times throughout the year.

We offer competitive compensation packages, $6.00 per hour night shift differential, relocation (if applicable), $10,000 tuition reimbursement (if applicable), excellent medical, dental, vision, and 403(B) Retirement plan eligible on first day of employment
For more information or to apply on-line visit www.chocnursing.org or e-mail dnam@choc.org

IV Therapy/Parenteral Nutrition Job Hiring for Seattle, Washington

Company: Swedish Medical Center - Seattle – Swedish Medical Center is the largest, most advanced and most trusted health-care organization in the Greater Seattle area.

Whether you're expecting a baby or dealing with a complex medical condition, or anything in between, our nonprofit hospitals and clinics have the people, technology and experience you can trust. For nearly a century, Swedish has been the premier health-care provider in the Pacific Northwest and a trusted resource for people when it truly counts.

Description: Swedish is growing! And so are your opportunities...
Our ongoing expansion is providing opportunities for part-time night and per diem shifts for Staff Registered Nurses in our IV Department at First Hill and Cherry Hill Campuses. Swedish is committed to making a continuous investment in its Nurse Practitioners, providing you with all the tools, support, and resources you need to best serve your patients, as well as excel within your profession.

To qualify you must be a graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse Program, with a current Washington State RN license and BLS Certification. Experience from an Accredited Registered School of Nursing is required.

At Swedish we enjoy a wide range of benefits, including a customized relocation program, a choice of insurance benefits, a 401(k) retirement plan, several commuting plans, and a variety of schedules including full and part-time. Our educational incentives include continuing education allowances, tuition reimbursement, and ongoing in-service training. Swedish is not only committed to being the best place to receive care, but also the best place to work.
For a complete job description, and to apply online, visit www.swedish.org/jobs and reference job posting 10128 and 10130. You may also contact Mary Kish, Recruiter, 206-215-6824.
EOE.

Volunteer Nursing Positions for Cambodia - Job Hiring

Location: Lao, Cambodia
Description: Volunteer nursing staff position for upcoming medical mission to Lao from November 1st to 15th, 2008
The World Health Ambassador Program is sending a medical and dental team to Lao from November 1st to 15th, 2008 to treat patients from orphanages and under served villages in Lao.

Many of these villages were recently flooded by Typhoon Hagupit. Lao, a country adjacent to Vietnam and Cambodia, is remaining to be one of the poorest Southeast Asian country. The team will also perform medical teaching at the Vientiane School of Health Sciences.
Thien Do, MD, FACC
E-mail: worldhealthambassador@yahoo.com

For more information, please visit our website at: www.whausa.org

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Women's Health RN Job

Description: Provide care for ante and intra partial patients.

Some Postpartum and extended recovery. Circulate and scrub for CSX, PPBTL, D&C's for loss.

Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Experience:
Minimum 5 years L&D experience required. LDRP, Women's OR and Nursery experience preferred.

Certifications:
BCLS, ACLS, NRP, AWHONN FM

Apply Now

To apply for this job, please visit Community Health Systems and fill out their online application form.

Operating Room Nurse for Alabama

Description: Professional nursing care is administered to patients; patient status is assessed; nursing interventions are implemented to provide for the interoperative nursing care needs of patients.

Patient care plans are developed, implemented, and evaluated to promote recovery and ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.

Education:
RN with current Alabama license.

Experience:Minimum 1 year operating room

Special Requirements:
Able to lift up to 50 pounds, prolonged standing, outstanding customer service skills.

Certifications / Licenses:
Alabama RN license, BCLS certified

Posting Date: Oct 9 08

Apply Now

To apply for this job, please visit Community Health Systems and fill out their online application form.

Neonatal ICU Nurse Job

Description: Ability to manage care of intensive care infants @ 30 weeks and above.

skills ability to provide care to intensive care infants @30 weeks and above.

Education:
Must be graduate of accredited nursing program

Experience:
Level III 2+ years

Special Requirements:
NRP, Stable class; High risk infants class

Certifications:
Valid AL RN LIC, BCLS, ACLS, NRP

Posting Date: Oct 9 08

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To apply for this job, please visit Community Health Systems and fill out their online application form.

Home Care Nurse Job for Alabama

Location: Foley, Alabama
Description: Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Responsible for directing, coordinating all nursing care based on established clinical nursing practices. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.

Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Certifications / Licenses:
-Current state Registered Nurse license
-Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) Certification

Experience:
One year of medical surgical experience


Posting Date: Oct 9 08

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To apply for this job, please visit Community Health Systems and fill out their online application form.

Medical / Surgical Nurse Job for Alabama

Location: Foley, Alabama
Description: The staff RN is a professional caregiver who is responsible for designated patients for a specific time frame.

The staff RN utilizes the nursing process, the environment, and other health care resources to meet the specialized age-appropriate physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of all ages of patient populations assigned.

Qualifications:
-Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
-Current state Registered Nurse license; or eligible for immediate state license.
-Able to meet physical and sensory requirements of job.
-Able to successfully complete orientation of job performance.
-Able to meet health standards for hospital employment.
-Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) Certification.
-Prior acute-care experience preferred, new graduates will be considered.
-Must be highly motivated and committed to a quality of care that emphasizes the patient first.


Posting Date: Oct 9 08

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NURSING JOBS - Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit / Critical Care Unit (ICU/CCU)

Title: ICU-RN
Location: Foley, Alabama
Description: The Intensive Care/Critical Care Registered Nurse is a professional caregiver who is responsible for designated patients for a specified time frame.

The staff RN utilizes the nursing process, the environment and other health care resources to meet the specialized age-appropriate physical, emotional and spiritual needs of all ages of patient populations assigned.

Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Certifications / Licenses:
-Current state Registered Nurse license; or eligible for immediate state license.
-Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) Certification.
-Maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification.
-Current CCRN (Certification for Adult, Pediatric and Neonatal -Critical Care Nurses) National Certification preferred.

Experience:
-Able to meet physical and sensory requirements of job.
-Able to successfully complete orientation of job performance.
-Able to meet health standards for hospital employment.
-Prior acute-care experience preferred, new graduates will be considered.
-Must be highly motivated and committed to a quality of care that emphasizes the patient first.


Posting Date: Oct 9 08

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To apply for this job, please visit Community Health Systems and fill out their online application form.

Neuro/Repiratory Nurse for Alabama

Location: Gadsen, Alabama
Description: Gadsden Regional Medical Center
Gadsden Regional Medical Center (GRMC) has served the Gadsden and surrounding areas with high quality health care for more than 100 years.
Department: 9th Floor -Neuro./ Resp.
Schedule: Flexi
Shift: Nights
Hours: 7p-7a
Contact Information: Contact: Debby Rode
Tel: 256-494-4553

E-mail: deborah_rode@gadsdenregional.com

The RN is a staff nurse who assesses patient's needs, formulates a plan of care and provides care based on identified needs and physician orders according to standards, policy and procedure. The RN develops and implements patient education plans. The RN communicates and interacts with other team members to facilitate delivery of care.

The RN is responsible to the patient for whom care is provided, self and peers as professional nurses, the charge nurse, clinical supervisor and department director. The RN supervises LPN's and unlicensed personnel and may serve as a preceptor to orientees and nursing graduates.

The RN works effectively toward collaborative relationships with medical staff and other members of the healthcare team and administrative personnel. The RN maintains a cooperative working relationship with ancillary departments and the entire healthcare team.

REQUIRED: Licensed and in good standing with the Alabama Board of Nursing.
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Posting Date: Oct 10 08

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Rgistered Nurse wanted for Gadsen, Alabama

Location: Gadsen, Alabama
Description: Gadsden Regional Medical Center
Gadsden Regional Medical Center (GRMC) has served the Gadsden and surrounding areas with high quality health care for more than 100 years.
Department: 6th Floor - Orthopedic
Schedule: Full time
Shift: Nights
Hours: 7p-7a
Contact Information: Contact: Debby Rode
Tel: 256-494-4553
E-mail: deborah_rode@gadsdenregional.com

The RN is a staff nurse who assesses patient's needs, formulates a plan of care and provides care based on identified needs and physician orders according to standards, policy and procedure. The RN develops and implements patient education plans. The RN communicates and interacts with other team members to facilitate delivery of care. The RN is responsible to the patient for whom care is provided, self and peers as professional nurses, the charge nurse, clinical supervisor and department director.

The RN supervises LPN's and unlicensed personnel and may serve as a preceptor to orientees and nursing graduates. The RN works effectively toward collaborative relationships with medical staff and other members of the health care team and administrative personnel. The RN maintains a cooperative working relationship with ancillary departments and the entire healthcare team.

REQUIRED: Licensed and in good standing with the Alabama Board of Nursing.
Click Below to Apply!
Posting Date: Oct 10 08

Apply Now

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Job Hiring for Nurses in Alabama as Case Manager

Location: Gadsen, Alabama
Description: Gadsden Regional Medical Center
Gadsden Regional Medical Center (GRMC) has served the Gadsden and surrounding areas with high quality health care for more than 100 years.
Department: Case Management
Schedule: Per diem
Shift: Days
Hours: Varies
Contact: Debby Rode
Tel: 256-494-4553
E-mail: deborah_rode@gadsdenregional.com

Assesses and plans care that effectively manages a patient along the continuum in an efficient/cost effective manner while assisting in directing certain aspects of care from pre-admission (when appropriate) to post discharge.

Performs admission and continued stay review of patients, using Severity of Illness/Intensity of Service Criteria to determine appropriateness of admission, location/level of service (inpatient, observation, outpatient), and continued stays in the hospital.

Assesses and identifies patient's needs and assists patients/families/significant others with discharge planning. Ensures that the outcomes of patient care are within the appropriate length of stay, that appropriate/effective resources are used, and that established standards are met through collaboration with the health care team and the patient/family/significant other.

REQUIRED: Licensed and in good standing with the Alabama Board of Nursing.
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Posting Date: Oct 10 08

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Nurse Jobs for Alabama

Location: Gadsen, Alabama
Description: Gadsden Regional Medical Center
Gadsden Regional Medical Center (GRMC) has served the Gadsden and surrounding areas with high quality health care for more than 100 years.
Department: 8th Floor - Med/Surg
Schedule: Full time
Shift: 7:00 pm - 7:00 am
Hours: 12 hours
Contact: Debby Rode
Tel: 256-494-4553
E-mail: deborah_rode@gadsdenregional.com

The RN is a staff nurse who assesses patient's needs, formulates a plan of care and provides care based on identified needs and physician orders according to standards, policy and procedure. The RN develops and implements patient education plans. The RN communicates and interacts with other team members to facilitate delivery of care. The RN is responsible to the patient for whom care is provided, self and peers as professional nurses, the charge nurse, clinical supervisor and department director.

The RN supervises LPN's and unlicensed personnel and may serve as a preceptor to orientees and nursing graduates. The RN works effectively toward collaborative relationships with medical staff and other members of the healthcare team and administrative personnel. The RN maintains a cooperative working relationship with ancillary departments and the entire healthcare team.

REQUIRED: Licensed and in good standing with the Alabama Board of Nursing.
Click Below to Apply!
Posting Date: Oct 10 08

Apply Now

To apply for this job, please visit Community Health Systems and fill out their online application form.

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