Travel RN: Impactful Patient Care Leader

Northwell; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell seeks a skilled registered nurse to perform age-specific care using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. You will collaborate with physicians and health-team members to coordinate procedures and treatments on the patient care unit.

The role requires leadership in coordinating patient care, directing activities, and ensuring safety and quality in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• 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.
• BLS required, plus specialized certifications as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient physiologic health status and conducts interviews, chart review and pain assessment.
• Assesses psychosocial health status and identifies cultural/ethnic requirements to reduce anxiety.
• Identifies patient outcomes and develops individualized goals.
• Plans care, prioritizes activities and coordinates resources to achieve outcomes.
• Implements the plan of care with safe administration of treatments and documentation.
• Evaluates care effectiveness and documents outcomes and performance improvements.
• Collaborates with physicians and care team; provides direction to other care staff.
• Performs Decubitus care and preventive skin care measures.
• Administers medications correctly and safely; educates patients and families.
• Participates in patient and family education and discharge planning.

Skills

Nursing

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Northwell seeks a skilled registered nurse to perform age-specific care using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. You will collaborate with physicians and health-team members to coordinate procedures and treatments on the patient care unit.

The role requires leadership in coordinating patient care, directing activities, and ensuring safety and quality in daily operations.