Travel Nurse RN - OR in White Plains, NY - Excellent Benefits 2024-10-27

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: White Plains
Posted on: October 27, 2024

Job Description:

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified OR RN in White Plains, New York, 10601 About The Position Shift: 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM Description: The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care. The Registered Nurse collaborates with patients, family/significant others, peers, physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the delivery of healthcare services to patients. The Registered Nurse assesses the patient---s needs, plans care, implements and evaluates the medical and nursing regimens in accordance with the hospital and nursing philosophy, policies/procedures and standards. He or she demonstrates leadership skills and commitment to professional accountability and growth Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Understands and adheres to the facility Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors. Utilizes the nursing process to meet the age specific needs of the patient in all aspects of care: biophysical, psychosocial, education, safety/ environment and discharge planning Utilizes appropriate steps in the decision making process to include recognition and priority setting related to patient care and unit-based issues. Addresses issues with appropriate actions Collaborates and communicates with the interdisciplinary health care team Integrates patient rights and nursing ethics into work practice Adheres to infection control standards to reduce the risk of nosocomial infections to patient and staff. Adheres to the tenets of the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals Delegates activities to ancillary staff as it relates to the State Nurse Practice Act Adheres to the ANA Code of Nursing Ethics & Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice Supports, promotes, and practices within the WPH Professional Nursing Practice Model Sustains and advances the Magnet model Participates in the Performance Improvement initiatives Completes competency requirements Attends mandatory in-services Attends staff meetings as required/requested Utilizes cost containment practices Assumes Charge Nurse responsibility Performs other related duties as assigned Education & Experience Requirements: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current New York registration Baccalaureate in Nursing (BSN) required for all external RNs hired Must have a minimum of a BSN or show evidence of enrollment and completion of BSN Knowledge of current nursing, medical and health trends and practices in rendering of patient care. One year of acute care nursing experience preferred for areas other than medical surgical or step-down BLS certification (through American Heart Association) is required. ACLS certification (through American Heart Association) is required for all RNs, except for NICU and OR RNs. PALS certification (through American Heart Association) is required for all RNs working in the PACU, 5I Pediatrics, Emergency Department, Armonk Urgent Care and Ambulatory Surgery. All newly hired, inexperienced nurses must receive this certification. All newly hired, experienced nurses must receive this certification within 6 months. NRP certification is required for all RNs working in the Mother-Baby unit, Labor & Delivery and NICU. All newly hired nurses to the NICU, L&D and the Mother-Baby unit must receive this certification within 6 months. Successful completion of Department and Unit Orientation Program 25689907EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS - AHA BLS BLS - AHA Core Competency PALS - AHA Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Advocating for patients becomes more nuanced when dealing with diverse populations. Travel nursing exposes you to different patient advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy skills. Exposure to a variety of cases and healthcare environments improves your clinical judgment and decision-making skills. This can be particularly valuable in high-pressure situations. Healthcare facilities may follow different nursing models and practices. Experiencing these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of nursing and healthcare delivery. Travel nursing encourages self-reliance and independence. Managing your assignments, travel logistics, and personal well-being in new locations enhances your ability to thrive in diverse circumstances. Travel nursing offers flexibility in terms of assignment duration and location. You can choose short-term or long-term assignments, and the flexibility allows for a better work-life balance.

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