RN (Neuro)

Job Title

Hours: 7:00P - 7:30A

Responsibilities

Deliver patient care by incorporating the tenets of the professional practice model of Relationship Centered Care and through the application of the nursing process based upon theory, research, evidence-based practice, and approved organizational nursing standards.

Assess and evaluate patient care needs and apply critical thinking skills in patient care management.

Integrate relevant assessment and intervention skills in the delivery of nursing care.

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care.

Prioritize all aspects of patient care including teaching, rounding, coaching, and planning "after hospital care" and delegating to others as appropriate.

Educate 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.

Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, family, and all members of the Interdisciplinary Patient Care Team.

Manage assignments within the Care Delivery Model of Modified Primary Nursing and demonstrate allocation of material resources effectively.

Role model the tenets of Relationship Centered Care through facilitation of actions such as Admission Welcome, Bedside shift Report, and Purposeful Hourly Rounding.

Consider the patient's values, preferences, cultural diversity, expressed needs, and knowledge in all aspects of care.

Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family.

Use evidence-based practices to increase understanding of patients' perceptions of care.

Initiate service recovery for patients and family members who have concerns and escalate to Clinical Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager/Nursing Shift Manager or Patient Relations as needed.

Demonstrate caring, respect, compassion, empathy, and active listening through dialogue, body language, and actions.

Practice safe and efficient patient-centered care, identifying and escalating barriers and opportunities for improvement.

Implement process improvement strategies based on institutional, evidence-based ensure and procedures.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement quality improvement projects, evidence-based practice activities, and nursing research studies.

Utilize institutional information technology by documenting nursing practice to support quality and performance improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Must have a minimum of 2 years of neuro experience in a hospital setting.

Must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

NYS RN License.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Skills

2 years med surg/ambulatory care experience preferred.

EPIC experience highly preferred.

1 year of travel experience for travel positions, not required for per diem positions.