Travel Nurse RN - Oncology - $2,344 per week in New York City, NY

Job Title : Clinical Nurse Profession : RN Specialty : Oncology Duration : 14 weeks Shift : 7PM - 7 : 30AM Hours per Shift : 12.5 hours Experience : Minimum 2 years RN experience, 2 years of medicine and chemotherapy experience License : NYS RN License Certifications : BLS Must-Have : Must have oncology experience, must have BMT / CART experience, must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) 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. Applies the nursing process based upon 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 about their plan of care, transition of care, promotion of health, and prevention of disease, while anticipating needs and readiness to learn. 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 defined actions including admission welcome, bedside shift report, and hourly rounding. 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 understand patients' perceptions of care. Initiates service recovery for patients and families who have concerns and escalates issues as needed. Demonstrates caring, respect, compassion, empathy, and active listening through dialogue and actions. 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 procedures. Engages in peer and institutional review processes. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement quality improvement projects and nursing research studies. Acts to comply with quality and safety practices and required compliance measures. Implements principles of high reliability to identify and avoid high-risk behaviors to ensure a safe environment for patients. Escalates potential safety hazards following institutional protocol. Documents nursing practice to support quality and performance improvement initiatives. Performs charge nurse duties as assigned. Coordinates with clinical leadership to ensure appropriate utilization of supplies and that inventory meets patient care needs. Escalates material or staffing resource deficits as necessary. Documents in a thorough manner in compliance with regulatory and legal standards. Facilitates patient throughput on a shift basis. Contributes to an environment of care that supports clinical colleagues, patients, and their families. Advances clinical competence in nursing practice. Projects a professional image and communicates with respect and empathy. Incorporates ethical principles into decision-making for patients and families. Encourages scholarship, inquiry, lifelong learning, and innovation for self and others. Participates in shared decision-making through nursing department committees and unit initiatives. EPIC experience is highly preferred. Average unit census is approximately 35 patients with 136 beds per unit. This position requires commitment to providing safe, quality care to patients in the oncology specialty.