Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN)- FlexStaff

FlexStaff•New York, NY

3d•$52 - $90

About The Position

The Registered Nurse performs an age-specific plan of care for a designated group of patients using the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role collaborates with physicians and other health team members to coordinate and implement procedures and treatments, and uses leadership skills and clinical judgment to coordinate patient care and direct or delegate activities of the patient care unit team. The nurse assesses patients’ physiologic and psychosocial health, identifies desired outcomes, develops and implements individualized plans of care, and evaluates the effectiveness of care. Responsibilities also include administering medications and treatments safely, performing skin and decubitus care, educating patients and families, coordinating discharge planning, documenting care, and collaborating with and directing members of the care team.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Associate’s Degree in Nursing is required.
Minimum 1-2 years of professional nursing experience in the related specialty.
Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State and/or Connecticut is required.
BLS certification is required, plus specialized certifications as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physiologic health status, including relevant body systems, mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, skin condition, pain, and pain management; communicate and document findings and the plan of care.
Assess patients’ psychosocial health status, including expectations, coping mechanisms, comprehension, cultural and ethnic requirements, and support needs; communicate and document findings and care plans.
Identify actual and potential patient problems, teaching needs, and measurable outcomes, and establish individualized patient goals.
Formulate and document prioritized plans of care, coordinate cost-effective use of supplies, equipment, and medication, and collaborate with physicians and other health team members.
Implement plans of care, maintain patient safety, administer prescribed treatments, use patient-care equipment correctly, reassess patients, and revise plans as needed.
Document treatments, activities, conditions, observations, and patient responses using departmental documentation methods; respond effectively to emergencies.
Provide emotional support, communicate with patients’ families or caretakers, participate in discharge planning, coordinate referrals, and provide discharge instructions.
Evaluate patient outcomes and the effectiveness of care, conduct variance analysis, and design, implement, and evaluate systems to improve unit care.
Collaborate with physicians and other care team members, interpret and implement prescribed treatment regimens, assist with treatments and diagnostic procedures, and report changes in patient condition.
Use clinical judgment to delegate assignments to Patient Care Associates, Support Care Associates, and Clerical Service Associates and ensure assignments are completed in a timely manner.
Perform grade I-IV decubitus care, preventive skin care, simple dressings using aseptic technique, warm and cold compresses, irrigations, and other necessary skin-care procedures.
Administer and document medications safely, including IVP medications according to department policy; prepare local solutions and IV drips; and educate patients and significant others about drug and food interactions.
Educate patients and families about conditions and care, identify teaching opportunities and resources, plan for discharge and referrals, evaluate teaching effectiveness, and document results.
Perform related duties as required.