Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,061 per week in New York City, NY

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Medical-Surgical Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12.5 Experience: Minimum of 2 years of Medical Unit experience License: NYS RN License Certifications: BLS Must-Have: Med-Surg experience Description: The Clinical Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse who provides safe, competent quality care based on nursing theory and research to a designated group of patients and significant others. Delivers patient care by incorporating the tenets of the professional practice model of Relationship Centered Care and through the application of the nursing process based on theory, research, evidence-based practice, and approved organizational nursing standards. Assesses and evaluates patient care needs and applies critical thinking skills in patient care management. Integrates relevant assessment and intervention skills in the delivery of nursing care. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care. Prioritizes all aspects of patient care including teaching, rounding, coaching, and planning after hospital care and delegating to others as appropriate. Educates patients and caregivers while anticipating needs and readiness to learn about their plan of care, transition of care, promotion of health, and prevention of disease. Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, families, and all members of the Interdisciplinary Patient Care Team. Manages assignments within the Care Delivery Model of Modified Primary Nursing and demonstrates effective allocation of material resources. Role models the tenets of Relationship Centered Care through facilitation of key actions including Admission Welcome and Bedside Shift Report. Considers the patient's values, preferences, cultural diversity, expressed needs, and knowledge in all aspects of care. Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family. Uses evidence-based practices to increase understanding of patients' perceptions of care. Initiates service recovery for patients and family members who have concerns, escalating to the appropriate manager as needed. Demonstrates caring, respect, compassion, empathy, and active listening through dialogue and actions. Conducts Purposeful Hourly Rounding on assigned patients addressing key priorities. Practices safe and efficient patient-centered care, identifying and escalating barriers and opportunities for improvement. Demonstrates clinical skills and knowledge crucial to quality and safety in the patient population served. Implements process improvement strategies based on evidence-based standards and procedures. Engages in peer and institutional review processes. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement quality improvement projects and evidence-based practice activities. Contributes to quality and safety practices and compliance measures. Implements principles of high reliability to avoid high-risk behaviors. Escalates potential safety hazards following institutional protocols. Documents nursing practice to support quality and performance improvement initiatives. Performs charge nurse duties as assigned. Coordinates to ensure supplies are appropriately utilized and inventory is sufficient for patient care. Escalates resource deficits to the appropriate management personnel. Demonstrates patient-focused and cost-effective approaches to patient care in terms of resources. Documents in compliance with regulatory and legal requirements and standards of care. Facilitates patient throughput on a shift basis. Contributes to a supportive environment for clinical colleagues, patients, and families. Advances clinical competence in nursing to progress from novice to expert. Projects a professional image and communicates with caring and respect. Incorporates ethical principles into decision-making for patients and families. Encourages a spirit of scholarship, inquiry, and lifelong learning. Acquires knowledge and skills relevant to the role and patient population. Participates in shared decision-making through unit initiatives and committees.