Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

Job Description

One Brooklyn Health System is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Brooklyn, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Med Surg
• Discipline : RN
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 34 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours, days, nights
• Employment Type : Travel

Direct Source by RightSourcing offers clinical contract opportunities across the One Brooklyn Health system that align well with those who are looking for career flexibility and growth. To learn more and find a position that aligns with your interests, join the Direct Source talent network managed by RightSourcing.

POSITION SUMMARY :

Utilize the nursing process in the provision of direct patient care. Responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating, and coordinating all care provided to assigned patients. Delivery of care is based on the standards of care and practices established by the Department of Nursing and other policies and procedures (hospital, nursing, multidisciplinary). Diagnose and treat human responses to actual and potential health problems through such services as case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of care supportive or to restorative of life and well-being. Supervise patient care provided by licensed practical nurses (LPNs), registered nurses on permit (RNP), nursing attendants, technicians, and supplemental staff.

LOCATION :

Brookdale Medical Center

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Assess the immediate and continuing care needs of the patient / significant other.

Develop comprehensive and current plans of care which include physical needs, patient, patient teaching, and discharge planning and psychosocial / spiritual needs.

Provide direct patient care based on assessed needs and the medical regimen. Oversees and ensures the provision of all aspects of care for the patient. Supervises the care provided by other nursing personnel as defined in the scope of practice.

Observe, evaluate, document, and communicate to relevant team members the patient's response to illness and / or therapeutic modalities. Ensures timely reassessment of patient responses to treatment and when significant changes occur in patient condition and / or diagnosis.

Coordinate the overall plan of care to ensure implementation of nursing interventions and consistency with medical regimen. (a) Establish priorities for care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and initiates follow-up, as indicated, to ensure timely provision of patient care and therapeutic modalities. (b) Assure the plan of care integrates age-specific care needs (e.g. pediatrics, geriatrics) as defined in the unit scope of care.

Accept responsibility and accountability for nursing interventions and outcomes based on professional clinical judgments.

Participate in QI activities related to patient care delivery and the development of nursing / hospital standards.

Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively, manage stressful situations appropriately and facilitate interpersonal relationships with other disciplines.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES :

Participates in the orientation of nursing staff.

Assumes charge responsibilities as delegated by the Nurse / Manager designee.

Ensures appropriate coverage of all patients by assisting and relieving co-workers, and working on other units as assigned.

Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, significant others, and staff.

Serves as a clinical resource for student nurses.

Participates in meetings, committees, conferences, and educational programs.

Participates in research and pilot projects supported by the Nursing Department.

Demonstrates responsibility for continuing professional growth and education, including attendance at staff development and continuing education programs, pursuance of baccalaureate / graduate degrees in nursing, and appropriate professional certifications.

Participates in appropriate professional and community organizations.

Required Experience :

2 years’ experience

Ability to fully utilize BHMC’s electronic record systems, equipment and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.

Skilled in managing a variety of surgical patients to include (Ortho, vascular, urology, bariatric), competent in vent / tracheostomy, gastrostomy tubes, and wound care management.

Required Education :

BSN

Required Certifications & Licensure :

Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.

BLS

Days - 8am – 8 : 30pm and Night 8pm - 8 : 30am Every other weekend

RightSourcing (a part of Magnit) expected pay package may vary and / or include certain benefits like : Stipends (for clinical traveler workers only), Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

QUALIFICATION / LICENSURE

Work Authorization : US Citizen

Preferred years of experience : 2 years

Travel required : No travel required

Shift timings : DAYS / NIGHTS

One Brooklyn Health System Job ID #36237216. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 34 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : BHMC - RN - Med Surg

About One Brooklyn Health System

One Brooklyn Health (OBH) was established to preserve and enhance health care services in the communities of Central Brooklyn and is composed of three hospitals and their affiliated facilities, Interfaith Medical Center (IMC), Brookdale Hospital Medical Center (BHMC) and Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center (KJMC). All three hospitals have historic ties in the communities they serve and are working together to build a system that will enable OBH to provide the highest quality and widest breadth of healthcare services to those in need.