Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $4,323 per week
Company: FlexStaff
Location: New Hyde Park
Posted on: October 29, 2024
Job Description:
FlexStaff is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive
Care for a travel nursing job in New Hyde Park, New York.Job
Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: TravelPerforms an age specific plan of care
for a designated group of patients using the nursing process of
assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning,
implementation and evaluation of patient care. Collaborates with
physicians and other health team members in coordinating and
implementing procedures and treatments. Uses leadership
skills/clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and
directing/delegating activities of the patient care unit
team.Responsibilities:*1. Assesses the patient's physiologic health
statusConducts patient interview, explains policies and procedures
to patient/significant others, reviews patient's chart and answers
questions correctly and courteously;Assesses gastrointestinal,
cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and neurological health
status;Determines mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and
skin condition and adjusts plan of care, as appropriate;Assesses
level of pain and pain management;Communicates/documents patient's
physiologic health status and plan of care.*2. Assesses patient's
psychosocial health statusElicits perception of medical/nursing
care and the expectation of care;Determines coping mechanism,
knowledge level, and ability to comprehend;Identifies
cultural/ethnic requirements to reduce anxiety and ensure patient
satisfaction;Communicates and documents psychological status and
care plan; support group, counseling services, social services.*3.
Identifies patient outcomeDevelops criteria for measurement of
patient outcomes;Identifies actual/potential patient
problems;Identifies patient's need for teaching based on
psychosocial and developmental assessment;Develops patient outcome
statement (s) and establishes individualized patient goals.*4.
Formulates the plan of care and establishes the priorities
necessary to achieve expected outcomeIdentifies care activities and
establishes the priorities necessary to achieve expected
outcome;Coordinates the cost-effective use of supplies, equipment
and medication to achieve expected outcome;Documents the plan of
care and collaborates with physicians and other health team
members.*5. Implements the plan of careMaintains constant vigilance
over patients care to ensure that safety precautions/needs are
followed. (Side rails up, call lights and bedside stand within
reach, etc.);Exercises professional skills related to the plan of
care;Reassesses patients as needed and appropriately revises plan
of care;Correctly administers prescribed treatments;Correctly uses
equipment necessary for patient care;Provides emotional support to
patient and significant other;Applies scientific principles in
performing procedures; carries them out safely, timely and
efficiently;Makes accurate observations of patient's conditions
during treatments/procedures. Reports and records same as
appropriate;Keeps accurate documentation of patient's treatment,
activity and condition, as well as patient's responses to medical
and nursing interventions;Uses appropriate methods of documentation
according to departmental policy;Acts rapidly and effectively
during any emergency situation, managing self, patients and other
employees;Provides a calm, quiet, restful atmosphere. Communicates
effectively with the patient's family or caretakers;Participates in
planning for discharge and coordinates referrals, as
appropriate;Provides discharge instructions to patient and
significant other.*6. Evaluates care provided for patient
outcomeDemonstrates ability to measure effectiveness of care
provided and documents same;Performs variance analysis related to
outcome data for performance improvement;Designs, implements, and
evaluates systems to improve care in Unit;Keeps accurate
documentation of patient's treatment, activity and condition;Uses
appropriate methods of documentation according to departmental
policy.*7. Collaborates with other care team members in planning
and carrying out treatment regimen; provides direction to other
members of the care teamCollaborates with the appropriate physician
on patient's plan of care;Accurately interprets and implements
treatment regimen as prescribed by the Physician;Assists the
Physician during treatments and/or diagnostic procedures;Keeps the
Patient Care Manager/designee and/or physician, abreast of changes
in patient's condition and/or treatments, as appropriate;Uses
clinical judgment in delegating assignments to the Patient Care
Associate, Support Care Associate and Clerical Service Associate in
providing patient care, and ensures that assignments are completed
in a timely fashion. *8. Performs grade I-IV Decubitus CarePerforms
preventive skin care measuresApplies simple dressings, maintaining
principles of aseptic technique;Applies warm & cold compresses,
consistent with facility procedure;Performs irrigations, consistent
with Facility procedure;Performs other procedures related to skin
care, as necessary.*9. Administers medications correctly and
safelyCorrectly identifies medication: action; dosage; side effects
and implications for the patient;Meets standard on medication
administration examination;Demonstrates preparation of local
solutions;Demonstrates preparation of I.V. drips;Administers and
documents medication correctly;Administers IVP medication as per
department policy and procedure;Educates patients and significant
others related to drug and food interactions.*10. Participates in
patient and family educationProvides the patient with an
explanation of his/her condition as indicated;Communicates
assessment data in an orderly fashion by recording, updating and
verbalizing pertinent information to care team members and to
appropriate agencies;Recognizes and utilizes health teaching
opportunities and resources /materials available for this
teaching;Provides for early discharge planning and appropriate
referrals for post-hospital care;Evaluates the effectiveness of
teaching by feedback from patient/family and documents same.11.
Performs related duties, as requiredFlexStaff Job ID #2024-1015-25.
Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week
(subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be
determined.About FlexStaffFlexStaff is a leading staffing agency
based in the New York area that connects job seekers with
temporary, temporary-to-hire, and permanent roles across multiple
industries. We also provide travel staffing assignments for New
York's largest healthcare provider, Northwell Health, with 20+
hospitals throughout the New York area. Our travel division staffs
all RN specialties, respiratory therapists, imaging and other
allied health professionals for Northwell Health locations
throughout Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island, and
Westchester-a great opportunity to experience all New York has to
offer while gaining experience at one of the top healthcare
providers.--What sets us apart------------------Direct hospital
employment at one of the 20+ Northwell Health hospitals located
throughout Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island and
Westchester.------------------No third-party agency, which means
faster turnaround time on contracted offers, higher compensation,
and better opportunity for assignments.------------------A
knowledgeable and dedicated recruitment and on-boarding team that
will work with you throughout your FlexStaff travel career.--What
we offer------------------8-13-week assignments with possibility of
extension------------------Guaranteed hours on all
assignments------------------Competitive compensation
packages------------------Tax-free stipends for meals, lodging, and
travel------------------Only travel division with direct access to
Northwell Health
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