Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,084 per week in New York City, NY

Job Title : Clinical Nurse Profession : Registered Nurse Specialty : Medical / Surgical Duration : 13 weeks Shift : 7 : 00 PM - 7 : 30 AM Hours per Shift : 12.5 Experience : Minimum 2 years in medical / surgical / telemetry experience in a hospital setting License : NYS RN License Certifications : BLS Must-Have : - Minimum of 2 years RN experience - Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred - 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 principles of Relationship Centered Care. 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. Educates patients and caregivers about their plan of care, transition of care, promotion of health, and prevention of disease. Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, family members, and all members of the interdisciplinary patient care team. Manages assignments within the Care Delivery Model of Modified Primary Nursing. Role models the principles of Relationship Centered Care through various patient care actions. Considers the patient's values, preferences, cultural diversity, expressed needs, and knowledge in all aspects of care. Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients and families. Uses evidence-based practices to enhance understanding of patients' perceptions of care. Initiates service recovery for patients and family members who have concerns. Demonstrates caring, respect, compassion, empathy, and active listening through dialogue and actions. Conducts purposeful rounding on assigned patients addressing key aspects of care. Practices safe and efficient patient-centered care, identifying and escalating barriers and opportunities for improvement. Demonstrates clinical skills and knowledge essential to quality and safety in the patient population served. Implements process improvement strategies based on evidence-based practices. Engages in formal and informal peer review processes. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement quality improvement projects. Contributes to quality and safety practices and required compliance measures. Escalates potential safety hazards or gaps from best practice following institutional protocols. Documents nursing practice accurately and thoroughly to support quality and performance improvement initiatives. Performs charge nurse duties as assigned. Coordinates with clinical leadership to ensure supplies are utilized effectively for patient care. Documents in compliance with regulatory and legal requirements and standards of care. Participates in shared decision-making through specialty practice councils and unit initiatives. Advances clinical competence in nursing practice. Projects a professional image and communicates with respect and compassion. Incorporates ethical principles into decision-making for patients and families. Encourages a spirit of lifelong learning and innovation for self and others. Acquires knowledge and skills relative to the role, patient population, and clinical specialty.