Travel RN Preop Nurse — Lead Patient Care

Northwell; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health seeks a Registered Nurse to provide age-appropriate care using the nursing process across a designated patient group. You will assess patients, develop outcomes, plan and implement care, and collaborate with physicians and the care team to coordinate procedures and treatments.

You will lead with clinical judgment, monitor safety, educate patients and families, and participate in discharge planning.

Qualifications

• 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.
• BLS required, plus specialized certifications as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient’s physiologic health status.
• Assess patient’s psychosocial health status.
• Identify patient outcomes and establish individualized goals.
• Formulate the plan of care and set priorities to achieve outcomes.
• Implement the plan of care and ensure safety and accuracy in care delivery.
• Evaluate care provided and document outcomes for performance improvement.
• Collaborate with physicians and health team; delegate tasks to care staff.
• Perform Decubitus skin care and related procedures.
• Administer medications safely and educate patients on drug interactions.
• Participate in patient and family education and discharge planning.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Northwell Health seeks a Registered Nurse to provide age-appropriate care using the nursing process across a designated patient group. You will assess patients, develop outcomes, plan and implement care, and collaborate with physicians and the care team to coordinate procedures and treatments.

You will lead with clinical judgment, monitor safety, educate patients and families, and participate in discharge planning.