RN (Contract or Per-Diem) - FlexStaff

FlexStaff•New Hyde Park, NY

11d•$52 - $95

About The Position

Performs an age-specific plan of care for a designated group of patients using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Collaborates with physicians and other health team members to coordinate and implement procedures and treatments. 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 expected outcomes and teaching needs, and formulates individualized plans of care with appropriate priorities. Responsibilities include implementing and evaluating care; maintaining patient safety and accurate documentation; administering treatments and medications; supporting patients and families; coordinating discharge planning and referrals; collaborating with physicians and the wider care team; and providing direction to other care team members. The role also includes skin and decubitus care, patient and family education, and participation in performance improvement activities.

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 required.
Meet the standard on the medication administration examination.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
Specialized certifications as needed.

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 care perceptions and expectations, coping mechanisms, knowledge, comprehension, and cultural or ethnic requirements; document status and coordinate support services as appropriate.
Identify actual and potential patient problems, determine teaching needs, develop outcome criteria, 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 and revise plans of care; maintain safety precautions; administer prescribed treatments; use patient-care equipment; provide emotional support; perform procedures safely; observe, report, and document patient responses; respond effectively to emergencies; and support discharge planning and instructions.
Evaluate the effectiveness and outcomes of care, document results, perform variance analysis, and design, implement, and evaluate systems to improve unit care.
Collaborate with physicians and other care team members to plan and carry out treatment regimens; assist with treatments and diagnostic procedures; report changes in patient condition; and delegate and oversee assignments to patient-care, support-care, and clerical associates.
Perform grade I–IV decubitus care, preventive skin care, simple dressings using aseptic technique, warm and cold compresses, irrigations, and other skin-care procedures as needed.
Administer and document medications safely and correctly, including IV push medications; prepare local solutions and IV drips; understand medication actions, dosages, side effects, and patient implications; and educate patients and significant others about drug and food interactions.
Educate patients and families about conditions and care, communicate pertinent assessment information to care team members and appropriate agencies, use available teaching resources, plan for discharge and referrals, and evaluate and document teaching effectiveness.
Perform related duties as required.