RN - IR

Clinical Nurse

Job Title: Clinical Nurse

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Interventional Radiology

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Hours per Shift: 37.5

Experience: Minimum 2 years required

License: NYS RN License

Certifications: BLS, ACLS

Must-Have: Must have 2 years minimum experience, must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), cardiac experience preferred, IV skills and radiation safety required

Description: The Clinical Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse who provides safe, competent quality care based on nursing theory and research to a designated group of patients and their significant others. Delivers patient care by incorporating the tenets of the professional practice model of Relationship Centered Care and through the application of the nursing process based on theory, research, evidence-based practice, and approved organizational nursing standards. Assesses and evaluates patient care needs and applies critical thinking skills in patient care management. Integrates relevant assessment and intervention skills in the delivery of nursing care. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care. Prioritizes all aspects of patient care, including teaching, rounding, coaching, and planning after hospital care, and delegates to others as appropriate. Educates patients and caregivers while anticipating needs and readiness to learn about their plan of care, transition of care, promotion of health, and prevention of disease. Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, families, and all members of the Interdisciplinary Patient Care Team. Manages assignments within the Care Delivery Model of Modified Primary Nursing and demonstrates effective allocation of material resources. Role models the tenets of Relationship Centered Care through facilitation of actions including, but not limited to, Admission Welcome, Bedside Shift Report, Medication Review, Discharge Wrap Up, and Unit Collaboration. Considers the patient's values, preferences, cultural diversity, expressed needs, and knowledge in all aspects of care. Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients and families. Uses evidence-based practices to increase understanding of patients' perceptions of care. Initiates service recovery for patients and family members with concerns and escalates to appropriate management as needed. Demonstrates caring, respect, compassion, empathy, and active listening through dialogue, body language, and actions. Practices safe and efficient patient-centered care, identifying and escalating barriers and opportunities for improvement. Demonstrates clinical skills and knowledge crucial to quality and safety in the patient population served. Implements process improvement strategies based on institutional evidence-based practices. Engages in formal and informal peer and institutional review processes. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement quality improvement projects and nursing research studies. Contributes to quality and safety practices and required compliance measures. Escalates potential safety hazards or gaps from best practice following institutional chain of command protocol. Documents nursing practice accurately and thoroughly to support quality and performance improvement initiatives. Performs charge nurse duties as assigned. Coordinates with management to ensure supplies are appropriately utilized and inventory is sufficient for patient care. Escalates material or staffing resource deficits to management. Documents in compliance with regulatory and legal requirements and standards of care. Contributes to the environment of care to support clinical colleagues, patients, and families. Advances clinical competence in nursing practice to progress from novice to expert. Projects a professional image and communicates with styles and methods that demonstrate caring, respect, compassion, and empathy. Incorporates ethical principles into decision-making for patients and families. Encourages and demonstrates a spirit of inquiry, lifelong learning, and innovation for self and others. Acquires knowledge relative to the role, patient population, and clinical specialty. Participates in shared decision-making through nursing department committees and unit initiatives.