Registered Nurse RN Per Diem PRN - $50.89 per hour

As a Registered Nurse RN Per Diem at Nursa, your primary responsibilities will include assessing patient health conditions, developing care plans, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure effective patient care. You’ll also play an essential role in educating patients and their families and advocating for their needs within the healthcare system.

To apply for the Registered Nurse RN Per Diem position at Nursa in Killeen, TX, you must hold a current and valid RN license, along with CPR and/or BLS certification. Additionally, strong organizational and communication skills, combined with the ability to provide compassionate care, are essential qualifications for this role.

As a Registered Nurse RN Per Diem with Nursa, you enjoy the flexibility to choose your shifts according to your availability. The user-friendly platform allows you to easily browse and request shifts that fit your schedule, providing you with the freedom to balance work and personal commitments.

Working as a Registered Nurse RN Per Diem at Nursa comes with numerous benefits, including competitive hourly rates, quick payment processing, flexible scheduling, and access to a variety of job opportunities across different healthcare settings. This flexibility allows you to create a work-life balance that suits your personal lifestyle.

To apply for the Registered Nurse RN Per Diem role at Nursa, you’ll need to set up an account on our platform, upload your licenses and certifications, and browse available shifts to request. The process is quick and straightforward, allowing you to start your journey with Nursa in just minutes.

When answering this question, focus on specific methods you’ve used for assessing patient conditions, such as taking vital signs, conducting physical examinations, or using diagnostic tests. Highlight any relevant experiences where you successfully identified critical issues, and emphasize your ability to communicate findings with the healthcare team.

Provide a structured approach to prioritizing care based on patient needs. Mention using assessments to determine care urgency, time management strategies, and how you collaborate with other staff members to ensure all patients receive the attention and care they require.

Discuss your process for developing nursing care plans by gathering patient data, setting measurable goals, and collaborating with physicians. Explain how you adjust care plans based on ongoing assessments and patient responses to treatment, ensuring you provide personalized care.

Share your approach to addressing emotional responses, such as active listening techniques and providing support or resources. Illustrate your ability to balance professionalism with compassion, emphasizing your role in being an advocate for patients and their families.

Select a specific example and walk through how the patient presented challenges. Discuss the empathy and tactics you applied to de-escalate the situation, focusing on how effective communication helped resolve the issues and ensured patient comfort and safety.

Detail your knowledge of healthcare policies and how you stay updated with changes. Highlight any training or reviews you participate in and describe your commitment to upholding standards through meticulous documentation and adherence to protocols.

Talk about your role in a specific situation where teamwork was essential, focusing on how you contributed your nursing knowledge and skills. Emphasize the importance of communication and respect for each team member’s expertise in providing comprehensive patient care.

Share your passion for nursing, citing specific reasons such as the desire to help others, make a difference in patients' lives, or the dynamics of the healthcare environment. Convey how these motivations influence your everyday practice and commitment to quality care.

Describe your commitment to professional development, such as attending workshops, completing continuing education courses, or participating in nursing forums. Highlight any specific areas of nursing you focus on for development, emphasizing your drive to offer the best care possible.

Discuss the techniques you use to explain medical terminology in an understandable way, assess patients’ learning styles, and create relatable teaching materials. Explain your belief in empowering patients through knowledge as a key part of their health management.