Travel Nurse RN - Neuro - $2,087 per week in New York City, NY

Job Title : Clinical Nurse Profession : RN Specialty : Neuro Surgical Duration : 13 weeks Shift : Night Shift Hours per Shift : 12.5 Experience : Minimum 2 years Med Surg experience required License : NYS RN License Certifications : BLS, ACLS Must-Have : - Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. - 2 years of ICU / Med Surg / Neuro Surg experience required. - NIHSS preferred. 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. 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. 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 Interdisciplinary Patient Care Team. Manages assignments within the Care Delivery Model of Modified Primary Nursing. 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 institutional evidence-based practices and procedures. Engages in peer and institutional review processes. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement quality improvement projects and evidence-based practice activities. Contributes to quality and 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 established protocols. Documents nursing practice to support quality and performance improvement initiatives. Performs charge nurse duties as assigned. Coordinates with team members to ensure supplies are appropriately utilized. Escalates material or staffing resource deficits as necessary. Demonstrates patient-focused and cost-effective approaches to patient care. Documents in an accurate and thorough manner in compliance with standards of care. Facilitates patient throughput on a shift basis. Contributes to the environment of care to support clinical colleagues, patients, and their families. Advances clinical competence in nursing practice. Projects a professional image to colleagues and communicates effectively. Incorporates ethical principles into decision-making for patient care. Encourages a spirit of scholarship, inquiry, and life-long learning. Acquires knowledge and skills relevant to the role and patient population. Participates in shared decision-making through committees and unit initiatives.