Med/Surg RN - Medical Surgical Nurse - Nurses 24/7 (New York City, NY)

The basic function of this position is to assess, plan, implement and evaluate all nursing activities for a specific area of a nursing unit in conjunction with the head nurse or charge nurse of the unit. Interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with patients, family members,significant others, client facility staff, volunteers, physician office staff, Nurses 24/7 administrative staff, and other agency nursing personnel, supervisors, payroll and staffing personnel. Client facilities of varied sizes and available equipment. Duties may vary depending upon client facility policy. Nurses may be exposed to communicable diseases and may be assigned to patients in isolation. Nurses may be exposed to infectious waste including radioactive waste material from nuclear medicine. Will have working knowledge of universal precautions.

Shift:7am-7pm, 7pm-7am

Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:

• Accepts responsibilities delegated by the head nurse or team leader, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the nursing care provided in the area assigned.
• Exhibits leadership in the interpretation and application of the philosophy and objectives of nursing service at the facility assigned, and skills of staff assigned to his/her responsibility and make team decisions.
• In a primary care nursing setting is responsible for total patient care, including medications, orders, assessments, treatments and individual patient care plan.
• Maintains accurate patient clinical records, executes physicians orders, keeps accurate problem oriented nurses notes which reflect conditions, response to treatment, progress and assessment in accordance with accepted nursing standards
• Assists the physician with procedures and treatments, administers treatments including sterile procedures.
• Participates in team conferences.
• Guides personnel in evaluating patient needs and conditions.
• Performs patient care within the principles of nursing, reporting pertinent observations, complaints or conditions to the team leader, head nurse or physician.
• Assists head nurse or charge nurse in personnel work evaluation.
• Practices cost effective use of equipment and supplies.
• Attends and supports in-service education programs, seminars and nursing education.
• Participates in, initiates or coordinates BCLS when necessary.

Physical Demands:
The physical effort routinely required to accomplish work activities includes lifting and transferring clients (ability to lift at least 50 pounds), prolonged standing and walking, frequent bending and reaching, ability to move heavy objects, visual acuity, aural acuity, manual dexterity, the ability to write legibly and the ability to perform and maintain CPR certification.

Hazards:
Exposed intermittently to infectious disease, radiation, chemical and biological hazards.

Required Qualifications:

• Current active Registered Nurse license in the state of assignment.
• Must have one years validated experience in the last three years.
• Telephone
• Reliable transportation / current drivers license.
• Two (2) positive work references.
• Favorable criminal background check.
• Satisfactory 90 day and annual evaluations.
• A negative TB or CXR within 12 months of hire.
• Ability to read English and to chart in English.
• Negative pre-employment drug screen

Notes:
Benefits for our Travel Assignments Include:

• Corporate Furnished Housing / Lodging Per-Diem
• Medical Dental and Vision Benefits
• Travel Expense Allowance
• Meals and Incidentals Allowance
• Daily Pay Available
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Professional and General Liability Coverage
• CEU Reimbursement
• State License Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Personal Recruiter and Large Support Staff
• Exceptional Customer Service (available 24 hours)
• Full Time Clinical Director

Benefits of our Local Contract Assignments Include:

• Continuing education allowance of $500 annually
• Daily Pay Available
• Direct deposit
• Refer-a-friend bonus
• Assignments for as little as 4 weeks
• Longevity/performance bonuses
• Medical Dental and Vision Benefits
• Professional and General Liability Coverage
• Exceptional Customer Service (available 24 hours)
• Full Time Clinical Director

Benefits of our PRN Assignments Include:

• Flexible scheduling
• Premium Pay Daily Pay Available
• Refer-a-friend bonus
• Medical Dental and Vision Benefits ( Minimum hours required)
• Professional and General Liability Coverage
• View add or alter your schedule and availability online
• Exceptional Customer Service (available 24 hours)
• Full Time Clinical Director

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