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FlexStaff Career Site•Poughkeepsie, NY

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About The Position

13 week contract. 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 of patient care. Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments. Uses leadership skills/clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and directing/delegating activities of the patient care unit team.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Associate’s Degree in Nursing, required. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, preferred.
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, plus specialized certifications as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses the patient’s physiologic health status
Assesses patient’s psychosocial health status
Identifies patient outcome
Formulates the plan of care and establishes the priorities necessary to achieve expected outcome
Implements the plan of care
Evaluates care provided for patient outcome
Collaborates with other care team members in planning and carrying out treatment regimen; provides direction to other members of the care team
Performs grade I-IV Decubitus Care
Administers medications correctly and safely
Participates in patient and family education
Performs related duties, as required.