Travel Nurse RN – CVU – Cardiovascular Unit – $2,512 per week Position Available In Kings, New York

Job Description:

One Brooklyn Health System is seeking a travel nurse RN CVU -Cardiovascular Unit for a travel nursing job in Brooklyn, New York.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty:

CVU –

Cardiovascular UnitDiscipline:

RN Duration:

13 weeks 34 hours per week

Shift:

12hours, days, evenings, nights

Employment Type:

Travel Direct Sourceby RightSourcing offers clinical contract opportunities across theOne Brooklyn Health system that align well with those who arelooking for career flexibility and growth. To learn more and find aposition that aligns with your interests, join the Direct Sourcetalent network managed by RightSourcing.

POSITION SUMMARY

Utilizethe nursing process in the provision of direct patient care.

Responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating, andcoordinating all care provided to assigned patients. Delivery ofcare is based on the standards of care and practices established bythe Department of Nursing and other policies and procedures(hospital, nursing, multidisciplinary). Diagnose and treat humanresponses to actual and potential health problems through suchservices as case finding, health teaching, health counseling, andprovision of care supportive or to restorative of life andwell-being. Supervise patient care provided by licensed practicalnurses (LPNs), registered nurses on permit (RNP), nursingattendants, technicians, and supplemental staff.

LOCATION

Brookdale Hospital Medical Center

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assess the immediate and continuing care needs of thepatient/significant other. Develop comprehensive and current plansof care which include physical needs, patient, patient teaching,and discharge planning and psychosocial/spiritual needs. Providedirect patient care based on assessed needs and the medicalregimen. Oversees and ensures the provision of all aspects of carefor the patient. Supervises the care provided by other nursingpersonnel as defined in the scope of practice. Observe, evaluate,document, and communicate to relevant team members the patient’sresponse to illness and/or therapeutic modalities. Ensures timelyreassessment of patient responses to treatment and when significantchanges occur in patient condition and/or diagnosis. Coordinate theoverall plan of care to ensure implementation of nursinginterventions and consistency with medical regimen. (a) Establishpriorities for care in collaboration with the multidisciplinaryteam and initiates follow-up, as indicated, to ensure timelyprovision of patient care and therapeutic modalities. (b) Assurethe 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 interventionsand outcomes based on professional clinical judgments. Participatein QI activities related to patient care delivery and thedevelopment of nursing/hospital standards. Demonstrate ability tocommunicate effectively, manage stressful situations appropriatelyand facilitate interpersonal relationships with other disciplines.

Other Responsibilities:

Participates in the orientation of nursingstaff. Assumes charge responsibilities as delegated by theNurse/Manager designee. Ensures appropriate coverage of allpatients by assisting and relieving co-workers, and working onother units as assigned. Maintains a safe, therapeutic environmentfor patients, significant others, and staff. Serves as a clinicalresource for student nurses. Participates in meetings, committees,conferences, and educational programs. Participates in research andpilot projects supported by the Nursing Department. Demonstratesresponsibility for continuing professional growth and education,including attendance at staff development and continuing educationprograms, pursuance of baccalaureate/graduate degrees in nursing,and appropriate professional certifications. Participates inappropriate professional and community organizations.

RequiredExperience:

3 -5 years’ experience in a Level I or II Trauma CenterAbility to fully utilize BHMC’s electronic record systems,equipment and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to thisposition. 6 months of EPIC experience

Knowledge and Skills:

Goodinterpersonal skills

Required Education:

BSN prepared

RequiredCertifications & Licensure:

TCAR, BLS, ACLS

Competent in CRRT,Impella, Swan-Ganz, A-lines, vent/tracheostomy and gastrostomytubes and medication titration

Preferred Certifications &Licensure:

CCRN TCRN

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

QUALIFICATION/LICENSURE

WorkAuthorization :

US Citizen Preferred years of experience : 3 yearsTravel required : No travel required Shift timings :

NIGHTS – 3DAYS PER WEEK AND EVERY OT HER WEEKEND REQUIRED

One Brooklyn HealthSystem Job

ID 36062413.

Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and34 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipendamount to be determined.

Posted job title:

RN CVU – CardiovascularUnit About One Brooklyn Health System One Brooklyn Health (OBH) wasestablished to preserve and enhance health care services in thecommunities of Central Brooklyn and is composed of three hospitalsand their affiliated facilities, Interfaith Medical Center (IMC),Brookdale Hospital Medical Center (BHMC) and Kingsbrook JewishMedical Center (KJMC). All three hospitals have historic ties inthe communities they serve and are working together to build asystem that will enable OBH to provide the highest quality andwidest breadth of healthcare services to those in need.