Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
New York, NY
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Overview for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

Position Details

• Specialty: RN - Med Surg - Contract
• Location: New York, NY
• Facility: Mount Sinai Health System - 1468 Madison Ave
• Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

The Clinical Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse responsible for providing safe, competent quality care based on nursing theory and research to a designated group of patients and their significant others.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Deliver patient care using the professional practice model of Relationship Centered Care.
• Assess and evaluate patient care needs, applying critical thinking skills.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement care plans.
• Educate patients and caregivers about their care plans and health promotion.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.

Patient Experience

• Model the tenets of Mount Sinai Relationship Centered Care.
• Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Initiate service recovery for patients and families with concerns.
• Conduct purposeful hourly rounding on assigned patients.

Quality and Safety

• Practice safe, patient-centered care and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with teams to implement quality improvement projects and evidence-based practices.
• Document nursing practice to support quality and performance improvement initiatives.

Operations

• Perform charge nurse duties as assigned.
• Coordinate with management to ensure adequate supplies and staffing.
• Document care accurately and thoroughly.

Professional Development

• Contribute to a supportive environment for clinical colleagues and patients.
• Advance clinical competence and participate in shared decision-making.
• Encourage lifelong learning and innovation in nursing practice.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Licensure: NYS RN License
• Certifications: BLS
• Experience:

  • Minimum of 2 years of RN experience in a medical setting.
  • 1 year of travel experience preferred for travel positions.
• Technical Skills: EPIC experience highly preferred.

Additional Information

• Average Unit Census: 33.4
• Number of Beds per Unit: 35
• Typical Schedule: 3x12 hour shifts

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals looking to work in a dynamic environment focused on patient-centered care and quality improvement.