RN - CCU

RN - CCU

Location: NYC, NY Duration: 3 months Contract Schedule: 12hr/nights (7p-7a); 36hrs/wk (3x12s) Hourly rate: $64/hour on W2 (Negotiable)

Responsibilities:

Provides nursing care to assigned patients from newborn to geriatric populations according to Department of Nursing policies and procedures and in compliance with the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act.

Functions independently within established department policies and goals.

Refers problems to the nurse manager or appropriate supervisor.

Directs and/or assists licensed practical nurses and ancillary nursing personnel.

Maintains accountability for applicable job-specific and unit-specific competencies.

Collects relevant patient health data appropriate to the patient's age and specialty area during assessment.

Analyzes assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses.

Identifies individualized and expected patient outcomes.

Develops and implements plans of care prescribing nursing interventions to attain expected outcomes.

Evaluates and documents patient progress toward expected outcomes in the medical record.

Provides nursing care to assigned patients.

Administers prescribed medications and intravenous solutions safely.

Reports significant changes in patient condition to physicians.

Counsels, educates, and involves patients and families according to the plan of care.

Assists patients and families in coping with stress related to illness.

Provides support to dying patients.

Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.

Applies knowledge of current professional nursing standards, laws, and healthcare regulations in daily practice.

Acquires and maintains current knowledge and competency in patient care.

Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and healthcare providers.

Makes ethical decisions and takes appropriate actions on behalf of patients.

Collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare teams to provide humane and healing care.

Uses clinical inquiry and research in nursing practice.

Considers safety, effectiveness, and cost when planning and delivering patient care.

Adheres to nursing and hospital policies, procedures, and regulations.

Performs responsibilities independently or with minimal supervision.

Participates in continuing education to maintain nursing standards as required by Massachusetts regulations.

Demonstrates respect for patient dignity, cultural diversity, and professional communication standards.

Utilizes LEAN strategies for process improvement and systematic problem solving.

Performs other duties as required or assigned, including assuming additional responsibilities in the absence of the nurse manager.

Required Skills:

Ability to understand patient needs and provide accurate information while resolving problems using logical thinking and follow-through.

Ability to function calmly and logically under tense and difficult situations.

Ability to work with frequent interruptions and respond appropriately to unexpected situations.

Ability to provide constructive feedback and initiate corrective actions.

Ability to manage difficult patients effectively.

Ability to handle unique situations with limited standardization.

Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, and schedule-based instructions.

Ability to exercise appropriate judgment in communication and actions with patients, physicians, associates, and external agencies.

Demonstrated interpersonal skills to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

May be a beginning practitioner.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with Meditech software systems.

Education:

Nursing Diploma.

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN or ASN).

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN).

Certifications & Licenses:

Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Must hold current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification.

ACLS is required.

PALS is preferred.