Prokatchers
Local Contract Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $60 per hour
Prokatchers, Brooklyn, New York, United States, 11210
Prokatchers is seeking a local contract nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a local contract nursing job in Brooklyn, New York.Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
Med Surg / TelemetryDiscipline:
RNDuration:
13 weeks36 hours per weekShift:
12 hours, daysEmployment Type:
Local ContractPay Rate: $60.00/hr.
Standard Shift: Days
Weekly Schedule: 3x12
Job Summary:The Registered Professional Nurse is responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating, and coordinating all nursing care as defined by The New York State Nursing Practice Act.Comprehensive Medical/Surgical nursing care focuses on helping each patient to achieve their optimum health potential.This is achieved within the framework of the nursing process.The Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Registered Professional Nurse is responsible and renders services to Adult Medical/Surgical/Telemetry patients ranging from 18 years and older.
Roles and Responsibilities:In accordance with professional nursing standards and practices, the Medical/Surgical nurse will provide nursing care to all patients with medical and surgical diagnoses.The Telemetry Medical/Surgical Nurse/ is responsible and accountable for the nursing care of the patients.Perform other duties as required.Assessment:Assesses patient’s physical, social and behavioral, mental status through direct observation, interview, and medical record review.Determines mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition and adjusts plan of care, as appropriate.Monitors heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry measurements.Obtains a baseline strips each shift on all monitored patients.Interprets EKG rhythm strips, arrhythmias, cardiac baseline changes and abnormalities.Performs ongoing observation of the cardiac monitors.Utilizes observational skills to assess patient’s needs.Documents a nursing assessment to include psychosocial, environmental factors, educational level and needs.Collaborates with the healthcare team and reports (escalates) changes and deteriorating conditions.Initiates and discontinues monitoring equipment on admission, transfers and discharge as ordered.Performs configurations if necessary.Explain test results and procedures to patients and their families, as well as answering questions.Communicates findings with other members of the health team. (Social Worker, Case managers, therapist, physician).Follows policy related to the transport of monitored patients including but not limited to the preparation of monitored patients for transport.Initiates and discharges patient from cardiac monitoring as ordered.Performs other duties as required.Planning:Identifies and addresses needs for admission based on acute medical/surgical/cardiac diagnoses and presenting physical/psychological symptoms.Identifies and addresses patient level of education, learning needs.Formulates a goal directed individualized plan of care.Makes appropriate referral to other disciplines and documents same.
Skills Required:Management of clinical skills in the provision of nursing care and management of the patient.Identification of symptoms.Management of the disease entity.Treatment modalities.Administration of medications.Utilizes critical thinking in assessment of patients and in interventions.Utilizes infection control procedures; collaborates with the infection control department in preventing and controlling infection control.Practices infection control: personal hygiene; hand washing; and dress code.Provides for psychosocial and educational needs of all medical/surgical patients / families.Provides health teaching and medication instructions.Ensures that all procedures are performed based on established standards of care.Demonstrates competency in performing all procedures within the scope of practice and in accordance with Interfaith Medical Center.Investigates and communicates all required information regarding unusual occurrences or patient care incidents.Acts as a patient advocate.Revises the patient’s plan of care based on evaluation of the interventions and expected outcomes in collaboration with other members of the health care team.Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.One (01) year medical/surgical nursing experience is preferred.
Education:Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Position Requirements:Current License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.Basic Life Support (BLS) and ACLS.
ProKatchers LLC is revolutionizing healthcare staffing! ProKatchers LLC has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing companies in the country by Staffing Industry Analysts, real travel nurses, and allied healthcare professionals that work with our team. Our focus is on empowering our healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient care experiences. We're dedicated to making your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
Our goal is to positively impact the healthcare industry by providing a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. Our responsive and friendly recruiters prioritize our clinicians in fulfilling their dream and mission of improving lives by providing quality patient care.
If you don’t have this kind of relationship with your current recruiter and travel nurse agency, maybe it’s time you try one that’s a little bit different and join us in making a difference!
Mission Statement:
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible.
The Onboarding Process You Deserve:
Looking for a travel nursing company that's got your back every step of the way? Look no further than ProKatchers LLC. Our recruitment specialists are the most detailed in the industry, and we work tirelessly to ensure your onboarding process is stress-free.
We understand that contract transparency is a major concern for nurses, especially when navigating unfamiliar hospital systems with complex pay packages and different rules for each assignment, but don't worry, ProKatchers has got you covered! We have several policies in place to prevent confusion about what's expected from nurses before they begin a contract.
Choose ProKatchers LLC for the onboarding process you deserve.!Prokatchers Job ID #33904700.About Prokatchers
ProKatchers LLC is a leading force in US Healthcare Staffing, connecting top-tier professionals with healthcare institutions. Committed to excellence and client satisfaction, we specialize in providing innovative workforce solutions, ensuring organizations thrive in the dynamic healthcare landscape. With a focus on building enduring relationships, we match qualified candidates to opportunities where they can make a significant impact. Our streamlined recruitment processes and cutting-edge technology set us apart, making ProKatchers LLC your trusted partner for reliable, personalized, and efficient healthcare staffing solutions. Your success is our priority.
Specialty:
Med Surg / TelemetryDiscipline:
RNDuration:
13 weeks36 hours per weekShift:
12 hours, daysEmployment Type:
Local ContractPay Rate: $60.00/hr.
Standard Shift: Days
Weekly Schedule: 3x12
Job Summary:The Registered Professional Nurse is responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating, and coordinating all nursing care as defined by The New York State Nursing Practice Act.Comprehensive Medical/Surgical nursing care focuses on helping each patient to achieve their optimum health potential.This is achieved within the framework of the nursing process.The Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Registered Professional Nurse is responsible and renders services to Adult Medical/Surgical/Telemetry patients ranging from 18 years and older.
Roles and Responsibilities:In accordance with professional nursing standards and practices, the Medical/Surgical nurse will provide nursing care to all patients with medical and surgical diagnoses.The Telemetry Medical/Surgical Nurse/ is responsible and accountable for the nursing care of the patients.Perform other duties as required.Assessment:Assesses patient’s physical, social and behavioral, mental status through direct observation, interview, and medical record review.Determines mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition and adjusts plan of care, as appropriate.Monitors heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry measurements.Obtains a baseline strips each shift on all monitored patients.Interprets EKG rhythm strips, arrhythmias, cardiac baseline changes and abnormalities.Performs ongoing observation of the cardiac monitors.Utilizes observational skills to assess patient’s needs.Documents a nursing assessment to include psychosocial, environmental factors, educational level and needs.Collaborates with the healthcare team and reports (escalates) changes and deteriorating conditions.Initiates and discontinues monitoring equipment on admission, transfers and discharge as ordered.Performs configurations if necessary.Explain test results and procedures to patients and their families, as well as answering questions.Communicates findings with other members of the health team. (Social Worker, Case managers, therapist, physician).Follows policy related to the transport of monitored patients including but not limited to the preparation of monitored patients for transport.Initiates and discharges patient from cardiac monitoring as ordered.Performs other duties as required.Planning:Identifies and addresses needs for admission based on acute medical/surgical/cardiac diagnoses and presenting physical/psychological symptoms.Identifies and addresses patient level of education, learning needs.Formulates a goal directed individualized plan of care.Makes appropriate referral to other disciplines and documents same.
Skills Required:Management of clinical skills in the provision of nursing care and management of the patient.Identification of symptoms.Management of the disease entity.Treatment modalities.Administration of medications.Utilizes critical thinking in assessment of patients and in interventions.Utilizes infection control procedures; collaborates with the infection control department in preventing and controlling infection control.Practices infection control: personal hygiene; hand washing; and dress code.Provides for psychosocial and educational needs of all medical/surgical patients / families.Provides health teaching and medication instructions.Ensures that all procedures are performed based on established standards of care.Demonstrates competency in performing all procedures within the scope of practice and in accordance with Interfaith Medical Center.Investigates and communicates all required information regarding unusual occurrences or patient care incidents.Acts as a patient advocate.Revises the patient’s plan of care based on evaluation of the interventions and expected outcomes in collaboration with other members of the health care team.Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.One (01) year medical/surgical nursing experience is preferred.
Education:Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Position Requirements:Current License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.Basic Life Support (BLS) and ACLS.
ProKatchers LLC is revolutionizing healthcare staffing! ProKatchers LLC has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing companies in the country by Staffing Industry Analysts, real travel nurses, and allied healthcare professionals that work with our team. Our focus is on empowering our healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient care experiences. We're dedicated to making your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
Our goal is to positively impact the healthcare industry by providing a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. Our responsive and friendly recruiters prioritize our clinicians in fulfilling their dream and mission of improving lives by providing quality patient care.
If you don’t have this kind of relationship with your current recruiter and travel nurse agency, maybe it’s time you try one that’s a little bit different and join us in making a difference!
Mission Statement:
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible.
The Onboarding Process You Deserve:
Looking for a travel nursing company that's got your back every step of the way? Look no further than ProKatchers LLC. Our recruitment specialists are the most detailed in the industry, and we work tirelessly to ensure your onboarding process is stress-free.
We understand that contract transparency is a major concern for nurses, especially when navigating unfamiliar hospital systems with complex pay packages and different rules for each assignment, but don't worry, ProKatchers has got you covered! We have several policies in place to prevent confusion about what's expected from nurses before they begin a contract.
Choose ProKatchers LLC for the onboarding process you deserve.!Prokatchers Job ID #33904700.About Prokatchers
ProKatchers LLC is a leading force in US Healthcare Staffing, connecting top-tier professionals with healthcare institutions. Committed to excellence and client satisfaction, we specialize in providing innovative workforce solutions, ensuring organizations thrive in the dynamic healthcare landscape. With a focus on building enduring relationships, we match qualified candidates to opportunities where they can make a significant impact. Our streamlined recruitment processes and cutting-edge technology set us apart, making ProKatchers LLC your trusted partner for reliable, personalized, and efficient healthcare staffing solutions. Your success is our priority.