RN Travel ICU - Contract FlexStaff

Northwell Health•Plainview, NY

About The Position

The RN Travel ICU 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 nurse 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 role includes assessing patients’ physiologic and psychosocial health, identifying expected outcomes, establishing individualized goals and priorities, implementing and evaluating plans of care, and coordinating treatment with the care team. The nurse administers medications and treatments, performs skin and decubitus care, educates patients and families, supports discharge planning, maintains accurate documentation, and responds effectively to emergencies. The position requires graduation from an accredited School of Nursing, an Associate’s Degree in Nursing, a current Registered Professional Nurse license in New York State and/or Connecticut, and BLS certification. A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred. Candidates need 1–2 years of professional nursing experience in the related specialty; specialized certifications may be needed.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Associate’s Degree in Nursing 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 required.
BLS certification required.
Specialized certifications as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physiologic health status, including gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and neurological status, mobility, sensory deficits, skin condition, and pain.
Assess patients’ psychosocial health, coping mechanisms, knowledge, comprehension, cultural and ethnic requirements, and perceptions or expectations of care; document findings and care plans.
Identify actual and potential patient problems, determine teaching needs, establish individualized patient goals, and develop measurable patient outcomes.
Formulate and document plans of care, establish priorities, 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, provide emotional support, and observe, report, and document patient conditions and responses.
Respond rapidly and effectively to emergencies; communicate with patients, families, and caretakers; participate in discharge planning; coordinate referrals; and provide discharge instructions.
Evaluate care and patient outcomes, document effectiveness, conduct variance analysis, and design, implement, and evaluate systems to improve unit care.
Collaborate with physicians and care team members to plan and carry out treatment regimens; assist with treatments and diagnostic procedures; report changes in patient condition; and delegate assignments appropriately.
Perform grade I–IV decubitus care, preventive skin care, dressing application, warm and cold compresses, irrigations, and other skin-care procedures as needed.
Administer medications safely, including IV medications and drips; document medication administration; and educate patients and significant others about medication and food interactions.
Provide patient and family education, communicate relevant assessment information to care team members and appropriate agencies, use available teaching resources, plan for discharge, make referrals, and evaluate teaching effectiveness.
Perform related duties as required.