Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg - integrated resources : Job Details

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Med SurgLocation: Brooklyn, NYDuration: 3+ months (Possible extensions or FT conversion)Shift: Days (8:00 AM – 8:30 PM) & Nights (8:00 PM – 8:30 AM)Schedule: Every other weekend, 3 shifts/week, 34.5 hours/weekWeekly Gross: Upto $2415/week (Negotiable – Local/ Travel Contracts Available)Note:

• Local/Travel Contracts available in multiple departments in all states.
• We do have other departments and locations available, so if you are interested in discussing for any other position then please let me know.
• You can refer your friends or colleagues we do offer a referral bonus of $750.

**PERDIEM IS PROVIDED TO TRAVEL CANDIDATES.Other Departments Available: CCU/ L&D / TELE/ OR/ CATH LAB/ PICU/ ICU/ Mother- Baby/ NICU. Job Summary:Utilize the nursing process in the provision of direct patient care. Responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating, and coordinating all care provided to assigned patients. Delivery of care is based on the standards of care and practices established by the Department of Nursing and other policies and procedures (hospital, nursing, multidisciplinary). Diagnose and treat human responses to actual and potential health problems through such services as case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of care supportive or to restorative of life and well-being. Supervise patient care provided by licensed practical nurses (LPNs), registered nurses on permit (RNP), nursing attendants, technicians, and supplemental staff.Responsibilities include:

• Assess the immediate and continuing care needs of the patient/significant other.
• Develop comprehensive and current plans of care which include physical needs, patient teaching, discharge planning, and psychosocial/spiritual needs.
• Provide direct patient care based on assessed needs and the medical regimen. Oversee and ensure the provision of all aspects of care for the patient.
• Observe, evaluate, document, and communicate to relevant team members the patient's response to illness and/or therapeutic modalities. Ensure timely reassessment of patient responses to treatment and when significant changes occur.
• Coordinate the overall plan of care to ensure implementation of nursing interventions and consistency with medical regimen. Establish priorities in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and ensure age-specific care.
• Accept responsibility and accountability for nursing interventions and outcomes based on professional clinical judgments.
• Participate in QI activities and development of nursing/hospital standards.
• Demonstrate effective communication, stress management, and facilitate relationships with other disciplines.

Other Responsibilities:

• Participate in orientation of nursing staff.
• Assume charge responsibilities when delegated.
• Ensure appropriate coverage by assisting coworkers and floating as needed.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Serve as a clinical resource for student nurses.
• Engage in meetings, committees, education, and research projects.
• Demonstrate ongoing professional growth through development programs and certifications.
• Join appropriate professional and community organizations.

Qualifications & Skills:Education:

• Required: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Licensure & Certifications:

• Required: NY RN License, BLS Certification
• Preferred: ACLS Certification, Board Certification

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 2 years' experience
• Skilled in managing surgical patients including Ortho, Vascular, Urology, and Bariatric
• Competent in managing:
  • Ventilators
  • Tracheostomies
  • Gastrostomy tubes
  • Wound care management
• Ability to fully utilize electronic health record systems and related clinical tools