Job Title: RN - Ambulatory Infusion Therapy UnitJob Location: Brooklyn , NY 11212Job Duration : 3 + months: High possibility of extension Pay Range: $80 - $85/hr. on W2Shift Time: 9 AM 5 PM - Contract To HireVaccine Status: Vaccinated with at least 2 doses.Travel & local Contract.Note: Other positions available. Required:
- BSN prepared, 2 years of experience in Med-Surg and Chemotherapy, BLS, ACLS, PALS.
- Knowledge and competency of blood and chemotherapy transfusions in both adults and pediatrics.
- Preferred: Board Certification (ONC)
Responsibilities:
- Assess the immediate and continuing care needs of the patient/significant other.
- Develop comprehensive and current plans of care which include physical needs, patient, patient teaching, and discharge planning and psychosocial/spiritual needs.
- Provide direct patient care based on assessed needs and the medical regimen.
- Oversees and ensures the provision of all aspects of care for the patient. Supervises the care provided by other nursing personnel as defined in the Product of practice.
- Observe, evaluate, document, and communicate to relevant team members the patient's response to illness and/or therapeutic modalities. Ensures timely reassessment of patient responses to treatment and when significant changes occur in patient condition and/or diagnosis.
- Coordinate the plan of care to ensure implementation of nursing interventions and consistency with medical regimen. Establish priorities for care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and initiates follow-up, as indicated, to ensure timely provision of patient care and therapeutic modalities.
- Assure the plan of care integrates age-specific care needs (e.g., pediatrics, geriatrics) as defined in the unit Product of care.
- Accept responsibility and accountability for nursing interventions and outcomes based on professional clinical judgments.
- Participate in QI activities related to patient care delivery and the development of nursing/hospital standards.
- Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively, manage stressful situations appropriately and facilitate interpersonal relationships with other disciplines.
Other Responsibilities:
- Participates in the orientation of nursing staff. Assumes charge responsibilities as delegated by the Nurse/Manager designee.
- Ensures appropriate coverage of all patients by assisting and relieving co-workers, and working on other units as assigned.
- Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, significant others, and staff.
- Serves as a clinical resource for student nurses.
- Participates in meetings, committees, conferences, and educational programs.
- Participates in research and pilot projects supported by the Nursing Department.
- Demonstrates responsibility for continuing professional growth and education, including attendance at staff development and continuing education programs, pursuance of baccalaureate/graduate degrees in nursing, and appropriate professional certifications.
- Participates in appropriate professional and community organizations.