TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Oncology RN in New York City, New York, 10029!
Job Title: Clinical Nurse
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Oncology
Duration: Temporary
Shift: Night Shift
Hours per Shift: 11.5
Experience: Minimum of 2 years in Hematology Oncology and/or Bone Marrow Transplant
License: Current Registered Nurse License
Certifications: BLS
Must-Have: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate degree in nursing considered with relevant experience and/or active matriculation in a BSN program.
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 significant others.
Delivers patient care by incorporating the tenets of the professional practice model of Relationship Centered Care and through the application of the nursing process based upon theory, research, evidence-based practice, and approved nursing standards.
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 and delegating to others as appropriate.
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 patient care team.
Manages assignments within the care delivery model and demonstrates effective allocation of material resources.
Role models the tenets of Relationship Centered Care through various actions including Admission Welcome, Bedside Shift Report, Medication Review, and Discharge Wrap Up.
Considers the patient's values, preferences, cultural diversity, expressed needs, and knowledge in all aspects of care.
Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family.
Uses evidence-based practices to increase understanding of 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, body language, and actions.
Practices safe and efficient patient-centered care, identifying and escalating barriers and opportunities for improvement.
Demonstrates clinical skills and knowledge crucial to quality and safety in the patient population served.
Implements process improvement strategies based on evidence to ensure compliance with care standards.
Engages in peer and institutional review processes to enhance nursing practices.
Collaborates with teams to create and implement quality improvement projects and evidence-based practice activities.
Contributes to safety practices and required compliance measures.
Implements principles of high reliability to provide a safe environment for patients.
Escalates potential safety hazards or gaps from best practice following protocols.
Utilizes information technology by documenting nursing practice to support quality and performance improvement initiatives.
Performs charge nurse duties as assigned.
Coordinates with management to ensure adequate supplies for patient care.
Escalates material or staffing resource deficits as necessary.
Documents in an accurate and thorough manner in compliance with regulatory and legal requirements.
Contributes to a supportive environment for clinical colleagues, patients, and their families.
Advances clinical competence in nursing practice to progress from novice to expert.
Projects a professional image and communicates in a caring and respectful manner.
Incorporates ethical principles into decision-making for patients and families.
Encourages a spirit of scholarship, inquiry, and life-long learning for self and others.
Participates in shared decision-making through practice councils and initiatives.
Average Unit Census: 35
Beds per Unit: 136
Schedule: 3x12 Required