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

Job Title : Registered Nurse Profession : Nursing Specialty : Rehabilitation Duration : 13 Weeks Shift : Night Shift Hours per Shift : 12.5 hours Experience : Minimum of 2 years of rehabilitation and mechanical ventilation experience Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience License : Active Registered Nurse License Certifications : Basic Life Support (BLS) Must-Have : Experience with spinal cord injuries Medical-surgical experience Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred (Associate degree considered with relevant experience) Description : Delivers patient care by incorporating the principles of professional practice and the nursing process based on theory, research, and evidence-based practice. Assesses and evaluates patient care needs using critical thinking skills in patient management. Integrates relevant assessment and intervention skills in delivering nursing care. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care. Prioritizes all aspects of patient care, including teaching, planning, and delegating to others as appropriate. Educates patients and caregivers about their plan of care, promoting health and preventing disease. Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, families, and team members. Manages assignments within the nursing delivery model and allocates resources effectively. Facilitates actions that reflect relationship-centered care, including admission welcome, bedside shift report, and purposeful rounding. Considers patients’ values, preferences, and cultural diversity in all aspects of care. Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with patients and their families. Uses evidence-based practices to enhance understanding of patients' perceptions of care. Initiates service recovery for concerns and escalates to appropriate management as needed. Demonstrates caring, respect, compassion, and active listening in all interactions. Conducts purposeful hourly rounding on assigned patients. Practices safe and efficient patient-centered care by identifying 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 and institutional procedures. Engages in formal and informal peer review processes. Collaborates with teams to create and implement quality improvement projects and research studies. Contributes to quality and safety practices and compliance measures. Implements principles of high reliability to provide a safe environment for patients. Escalates potential safety hazards following institutional protocol. Utilizes information technology for documentation to support quality improvement initiatives. Performs charge nurse duties as assigned and coordinates supply utilization for patient care. Documents accurately in compliance with regulatory and legal requirements. Facilitates patient throughput on a shift basis. Contributes to the environment of care to support clinical colleagues, patients, and families. Advances clinical competence in nursing practice. Projects a professional image and communicates in a caring and respectful manner. Incorporates ethical principles in decision making for patients and families. Encourages lifelong learning and innovation in oneself and others. Acquires knowledge and skills relevant to the role and patient population. Participates in shared decision making through nursing committees and unit initiatives.