Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Operating Room - $3,000 per week in New York City, NY

Hours per Shift: 11.5 (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM) Experience: Minimum 2 years RN experience; 1 year of cardiothoracic OR experience preferred License: NYS RN License Certifications: BLS Must-Have: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Description: The Clinical Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse who provides safe and competent quality care based on nursing theory and research to a designated group of patients and their significant others. Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, families, and all members of the Interdisciplinary Patient Care Team.

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Cardiothoracic OR Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 3x11.5 Hours per Shift: 11.5 (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM) Experience: Minimum 2 years RN experience; 1 year of cardiothoracic OR experience preferred License: NYS RN License Certifications: BLS Must-Have: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Description: The Clinical Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse who provides safe and competent quality care based on nursing theory and research to a designated group of patients and their significant others. Delivers patient care by incorporating the principles of Relationship Centered Care. Assesses and evaluates patient care needs and applies critical thinking skills in patient care management. Integrates relevant assessment and intervention skills in the delivery of nursing care. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care. Prioritizes all aspects of patient care including teaching, rounding, coaching, and planning after hospital care. Educates patients and caregivers about their plan of care, transition of care, promotion of health, and prevention of disease. Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, families, and all members of the Interdisciplinary Patient Care Team. Manages assignments within the Care Delivery Model and demonstrates effective allocation of material resources. Role models the principles of Relationship Centered Care through various facilitation actions. Considers the patient's values, preferences, cultural diversity, expressed needs, and knowledge in all aspects of care. Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients and families. Uses evidence-based practices to understand patients' perceptions of care. Initiates service recovery for patients and family members who have concerns as needed. Demonstrates caring, respect, compassion, empathy, and active listening through dialogue and actions. Supports staff in using evidence-based practices to improve patient perceptions of care. Conducts purposeful rounding on assigned patients addressing key aspects of care. Practices safe and efficient patient-centered care, identifying and escalating opportunities for improvement. Demonstrates clinical skills and knowledge essential to quality and safety in the patient population served. Implements process improvement strategies based on best practices and institutional procedures. Engages in formal and informal peer and institutional review processes. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement quality improvement projects and nursing research studies. Contributes to quality and safety practices and compliance measures. Implements principles of reliability to identify and avoid high-risk behaviors for patient safety. Escalates potential safety hazards or gaps in best practices as needed. Documents nursing practice accurately and thoroughly to support quality and performance improvement initiatives. Performs charge nurse duties as assigned. Coordinates with clinical leadership to ensure appropriate supply utilization and inventory for patient care. Escalates resource deficits as necessary. Demonstrates patient-focused and cost-effective approaches to care regarding equipment and resources. Facilitates patient throughput on a shift basis. Contributes to an environment of care to support clinical colleagues, patients, and their families. Advances clinical competence in nursing practice. Projects a professional image and communicates with respect and empathy. Incorporates ethical principles into decision-making for patients and families. Encourages lifelong learning and innovation for self and others. Acquires knowledge and skills relevant to the role and patient population. Participates in shared decision-making through nursing committees and unit initiatives.