Location: New York,NY, USA
Benefits/Perks
Flexible Scheduling
Competitive Compensation
Job Summary
We are urgently looking for Registered Nurses in NYC, Orange County, Dutches County, Ulster County and CT to care for our patients with PICC dressing change and blood draws, IV fluids teachings or TPN teachings, IVIG other IVs medications. The position requires you to travel to the patients location.
You must be skilled at starting / stopping IVs if required, PICC Line dressing changes, Lab draws, skilled at trouble shooting and preventing adverse events, strong clinical thinker, recognizing when to call MD, 911, caring for IV pumps.
Responsibilities
Monitor patient's condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice
Start IV hydration if ordered
Observe and interpret patient's symptoms and communicate them to physicians
Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections, IVs etc.) and fill in patients' charts
Provide treatments according to physician's orders using nursing standards of care.
Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients
Perform skilled nursing IVIG infusions and clinical tasks associated with patient infusion home care.
Submits nursing progress notes including admission and assessments per policy in a timely manner.
Prepares/compounds sterile admixtures per MD orders for immediate use when required
To succeed, you should have demonstrated knowledge and skill in current nursing practices as well as a strong penchant for solving problems.
Document any changes in patient conditions and report on changes
Maintain accurate records of patient care and discuss observations with supervisor
Qualifications
Currently licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in state of employment
Previous experience as a Registered Nurse is required
Excellent interpersonal and client care skills
Valid driver's license
First aid/CPR certification required