TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Radiology RN in New York City, New York, 10029!
Job Title: Clinical Nurse
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Radiology
Duration: 9 Months
Shift: 9:00 PM - 7:30 AM
Hours per Shift: 10.5
Experience: Minimum 2 years as a Radiology RN
License: NYS RN License
Certifications: BLS, ACLS
Must-Have: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred), 2 years of ambulatory and radiation safety experience, EPIC experience highly preferred
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 upon theory, research, and evidence-based practice.
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 while delegating to others as appropriate.
Educates patients and caregivers by 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, family, and all members of the interdisciplinary patient care team.
Manages assignments within the care delivery model while demonstrating effective resource allocation.
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 institutional and evidence-based procedures.
Engages in formal and informal 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 required compliance measures.
Implements principles of high reliability to identify and avoid high-risk behaviors to provide a safe environment for patients.
Escalates potential safety hazards or gaps from best practices following the institutional chain of command protocol.
Utilizes institutional information technology by documenting nursing practice to support quality and performance improvement initiatives.
Performs charge nurse duties as assigned.
Coordinates with the clinical coordinator and management to ensure supplies are appropriately utilized and inventory is sufficient for patient care.
Escalates resource deficits to charge nurse or management.
Demonstrates patient-focused and cost-effective approaches to patient care in terms of equipment, staff, supplies, and all other resources.
Documents accurately and thoroughly in compliance with hospital, regulatory, and legal requirements and standards of care.
Facilitates patient throughput as needed.
Contributes to the environment of care to support clinical colleagues, patients, and their families.
Advances clinical competence in nursing practice to progress from novice to expert.
Projects a professional image to colleagues and communicates in ways that demonstrate caring, respect, compassion, and empathy.
Incorporates ethical principles into decision-making for patients and families.
Encourages a spirit of scholarship, inquiry, and life-long learning for self and others.
Participates in shared decision-making through specialty practice councils, nursing department committees, and unit initiatives.