Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,053 per week in New York City, NY

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Medical Surgical Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 12.5 Experience: Minimum 2 years of RN experience, 2 years of Medical Unit experience, 1 year of travel experience for travel positions License: NYS RN License Certifications: BLS Must-Have: EPIC experience highly preferred Description: The Clinical Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse who provides safe and competent quality care. Care is based on nursing theory and research to a designated group of patients and significant others. Delivers patient care by incorporating principles of Relationship Centered Care. Applies the nursing process based on theory, research, and evidence-based practice. Assesses and evaluates patient care needs while applying critical thinking skills. Integrates relevant assessment and intervention skills in delivering nursing care. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team in developing, implementing, and evaluating care plans. Prioritizes all aspects of patient care including teaching and planning for care after hospital discharge. Educates patients and caregivers by anticipating needs and readiness to learn about their care plans. Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, families, and the healthcare team. Manages assignments within the Care Delivery Model and allocates resources effectively. Practices safe and efficient patient-centered care. Identifies and escalates barriers and opportunities for improvement. Demonstrates clinical skills crucial to quality and safety in the patient population served. Implements process improvement strategies based on evidence and institutional procedures. Engages in peer and institutional review processes. Collaborates with teams to create and implement quality improvement projects and evidence-based activities. Contributes to quality and safety practices and required compliance measures. Implements principles of high reliability to provide a safe environment for patients. Escalates potential safety hazards or gaps in best practices. Documents nursing practice accurately to support quality and performance improvement initiatives. Performs charge nurse duties as assigned. Coordinates with nursing leadership to ensure supplies are utilized appropriately and inventory is sufficient. Escalates material or staffing resource deficits to nursing leadership. Demonstrates patient-focused approaches to patient care in terms of equipment and staffing. Documents in a thorough manner in compliance with standards of care. Facilitates patient throughput on a shift basis. Contributes to the environment of care supporting clinical colleagues, patients, and families. Advances clinical competence in nursing practice. Projects a professional image and communicates in a caring, respectful manner. Incorporates ethical principles into decision-making for patients and families. Encourages inquiry, life-long learning, and innovation for self and others. Acquires knowledge and skills relevant to the role and patient population. Participates in shared decision-making through practice councils and unit initiatives.