Job Title: Clinical Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Med Surg
Duration: 9 months
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 11.5 hours
Experience: Minimum 2 years RN experience, 2 years Med-Surg experience preferred
License: NYS RN License
Certifications: BLS
Must-Have:
Telemetry Nursing
Critical Care Nursing
Med Surg Nursing
Ventilator Management
Patient Assessment
Description:
The Clinical Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse who provides safe and competent quality care.
This care is based on nursing theory and research to a designated group of patients and significant others.
Delivers patient care by incorporating the tenets of Relationship Centered Care.
Applies the nursing process based on theory, research, evidence-based practice, and organizational nursing standards.
Assesses and evaluates patient care needs.
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.
Develops, implements, and evaluates the plan of care.
Prioritizes all aspects of patient care, including education and planning after hospital care.
Communicates effectively and professionally with patients and team members.
Manages assignments within the Care Delivery Model of Modified Primary Nursing.
Supports a positive patient experience through active engagement.
Considers patient values, cultural diversity, and expressed needs.
Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
Uses evidence-based practices to improve patient perceptions of care.
Initiates service recovery for patients and families with concerns.
Demonstrates caring, respect, compassion, and empathy.
Conducts purposeful rounding on assigned patients.
Practices safe and efficient patient-centered care.
Identifies barriers and opportunities for improvement.
Demonstrates clinical skills crucial for quality and safety.
Engages in peer and institutional review processes.
Collaborates on quality improvement projects and research studies.
Contributes to safety practices and compliance measures.
Identifies and avoids high-risk behaviors.
Utilizes information technology for accurate documentation.
Performs charge nurse duties as assigned.
Coordinates to ensure that supplies are appropriately utilized.
Escalates resource deficits as needed.
Documents accurately and thoroughly.
Facilitates patient throughput on a shift basis.
Contributes to a supportive environment for clinical colleagues, patients, and families.
Advances clinical competence in nursing practice.
Projects a professional image and demonstrates respect and compassion.
Incorporates ethical principles into decision-making.
Encourages lifelong learning and innovation.
Participates in shared decision-making and unit initiatives.