Travel RN-Mother Baby- FlexStaff-Contracts- $2902/week

About This Role The Travel RN-Mother Baby position at Northwell Health involves providing specialized nursing care to mothers and their newborns. This role is ideal for experienced nurses looking for a flexible contract opportunity. Highlights Pay: $2902/week Location: Norwalk, CT Facility: Northwell Health Schedule: Full-Time What You’ll Do Perform an age-specific plan of care for a designated group of patients. Collaborate with physicians and health team members in coordinating procedures and treatments. Use leadership skills in coordinating patient care and directing activities of the patient care unit team. Responsibilities Assess the patient’s physiologic health status. Conduct patient interviews and explain policies and procedures. Assess gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and neurological health status. Determine mobility, sensory deficits, and skin condition. Assess level of pain and pain management. Communicate and document patient’s physiologic health status. Assess patient’s psychosocial health status. Elicit perception of medical/nursing care and expectations. Determine coping mechanisms and knowledge level. Identify cultural/ethnic requirements to reduce anxiety. Communicate and document psychological status and care plan. Identify patient outcomes. Develop criteria for measurement of patient outcomes. Identify actual/potential patient problems. Identify patient’s need for teaching based on assessments. Develop individualized patient goals. Formulate the plan of care and establish priorities. Identify care activities and establish priorities. Coordinate cost-effective use of supplies and medications. Document the plan of care and collaborate with health team members. Implement the plan of care. Maintain vigilance over patient care and safety precautions. Reassess patients as needed and revise the plan of care. Administer prescribed treatments and document accordingly. Evaluate care provided for patient outcomes. Measure effectiveness of care and document findings. Perform variance analysis for performance improvement. Collaborate with care team members in treatment planning. Collaborate with physicians on patient’s plan of care. Assist physicians during treatments and diagnostic procedures. Delegate assignments to care team members. Perform grade I‑IV Decubitus Care. Perform preventive skin care measures and apply dressings. Administer medications correctly and safely. Identify medication actions, dosages, and side effects. Educate patients on drug and food interactions. Participate in patient and family education. Provide explanations of conditions and communicate assessment data. Evaluate effectiveness of teaching through feedback. Requirements Education: Associate’s Degree in Nursing required. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred. Experience: Minimum 1‑2 years of professional nursing experience in the related specialty. Licenses & Certifications: Current RN License in New York State and/or Connecticut required. BLS certification required, plus specialized certifications as needed. About Northwell Health Northwell Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on innovation and quality in their services, ensuring a supportive environment for both patients and staff. #J-18808-Ljbffr