Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,077 per week in Geneva, NY

Job Title: Med/Surg Registered Nurse Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Acute Care Med/Surg Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day/Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 1 year in a Med/Surg environment as a Registered Nurse License: NYS RN Licensure required Certifications: BLS, ACLS (AHA or RQI only), NIHSS required Must-Have: - 1 year experience serving in a Med/Surg environment as a Registered Nurse - Current NYS RN Licensure - BLS and ACLS certifications Description: The Registered Nurse applies knowledge of nursing theory, technical, and communication skills in delivering high quality compassionate care to patients and families. He/She systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice and uses the results of quality improvement activities to initiate changes in individual nursing practice and care delivery.

Job Title: Med/Surg Registered Nurse Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Acute Care Med/Surg Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day/Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 1 year in a Med/Surg environment as a Registered Nurse License: NYS RN Licensure required Certifications: BLS, ACLS (AHA or RQI only), NIHSS required Must-Have: - 1 year experience serving in a Med/Surg environment as a Registered Nurse - Current NYS RN Licensure - BLS and ACLS certifications Description: The Registered Nurse applies knowledge of nursing theory, technical, and communication skills in delivering high quality compassionate care to patients and families. The Registered Nurse assesses patient needs and develops a plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. The RN provides direct care, evaluates patient progress, and coordinates the care delivery throughout the patient’s episode. The RN develops specialized skills in caring for patients admitted for medical conditions. He/She provides care to adult, adolescent, and geriatric populations with medical conditions. The Registered Nurse is accountable for patient and family education to assist in understanding self-care beyond hospitalization. This includes lifestyle changes to support health and healing. The Registered Nurse is expected to promote comfort and provide emotional support in a healing environment. The RN applies nursing knowledge and skill in the delivery of care. He/She assesses patient and family needs through active listening and analyzing data or information obtained through direct observation, assessment, and health team communication. The RN creates an individualized plan of care that is developmentally and age-appropriate as well as culturally relevant. In collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members, the RN sets goals and monitors the patient’s progress. The RN adjusts the plan based on patient response or changes in condition. The RN promotes, advocates for, and protects the health, safety, and rights of the patient. He/She encourages mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members to accomplish the best possible patient outcome. The RN teaches others as appropriate and delegates tasks consistent with the individual’s education, training, and scope of practice. He/She understands the personal responsibility to safeguard public safety through compliance with infection prevention strategies. The RN motivates the patient and family by teaching them what is needed to continue care and healing at home. He/She assesses the patient and family’s learning styles and structures educational sessions to maximize understanding. The RN seeks teachable moments during the care delivery process to emphasize pertinent information. He/She provides tools and information to assist the patient’s family after discharge. The RN documents the education provided and the patient and family’s response to the education. He/She systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice and uses the results of quality improvement activities to initiate changes in individual nursing practice and care delivery. The RN engages in self-evaluation of practice, identifying strengths and areas for professional development. He/She takes accountability to increase knowledge and enhance skills. The RN seeks to develop a helping, trusting, and caring relationship by being present in the moment of interaction. He/She listens, communicates, engages, and anticipates the needs of the patient and family. The RN strives to understand what is most important to the patient and family, acknowledging that they are the central focus of all care and services. He/She embraces the creation of a healing environment as a key element of professional nursing practice. The RN demonstrates skill in the application of interventions, including medication administration. Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is reasonably anticipated. Required tasks involve potential contact with blood, body fluids, and tissues.