Travel Nurse RN - Oncology - $2,333 per week in New York City, NY

Prioritizes all aspects of patient care including teaching, rounding, coaching, planning after hospital care, and delegating to others as appropriate. Coordinates with clinical leadership to ensure supplies are utilized appropriately and inventory is sufficient for patient care.

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Oncology Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Monday to Friday Hours per Shift: 7.5 hours, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Experience: Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, 2 years of medicine and chemotherapy experience, EPIC experience preferred License: Client Registered Nurse License Certifications: BLS Must-Have: Oncology experience Patient education skills Assessment skills Description: The Clinical Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse who provides safe, 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. Applies the nursing process based on theory, research, evidence-based practice, and approved organizational 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, 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, family members, and all members of the patient care team. Manages assignments within the care delivery model and demonstrates effective allocation of resources. Role models the tenets of Relationship Centered Care through facilitation of various patient care 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 better. Initiates service recovery for any patient or family concerns and escalates issues as needed. Demonstrates care, respect, compassion, empathy, and active listening through dialogue and body language. Supports staff in using evidence-based practices to improve patient care perceptions. Conducts purposeful hourly rounding on assigned patients. Practices safe and efficient patient-centered care, identifying 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 and institutional procedures. Engages in peer and institutional review processes. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement quality improvement projects. Contributes to quality practices and compliance measures. Implements principles of high reliability to provide a safe environment for patients. Escalates potential safety hazards or gaps from best practices per institutional protocols. Utilizes institutional information technology for documenting nursing practices to support quality and performance improvement initiatives. Performs charge nurse duties as assigned. Coordinates with clinical leadership to ensure supplies are utilized appropriately and inventory is sufficient for patient care. Escalates resource deficits to the appropriate personnel. Demonstrates patient-focused and cost-effective approaches to patient care. Documents in an accurate and thorough manner in compliance with regulatory and legal standards. Facilitates patient throughput on a shift basis. Contributes to the environment of care to support colleagues, patients, and families. Advances clinical competence in nursing practice to progress from novice to expert. Projects a professional image and communicates with respect and empathy. Incorporates ethical principles into decision-making for patients and families. Encourages a spirit of lifelong learning and innovation for self and others. Participates in shared decision-making through nursing department committees and initiatives. Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. An Associate Degree in Nursing is considered with relevant experience or active matriculation in a BSN program.