Travel Nurse RN - CCU - Coronary Care
New York, New York
The Mount Sinai Hospital

Job Overview: Clinical Nurse - RN - CCU Stepdown

Facility Information

• Hospital System: Mount Sinai Health System
• Location: 1468 Madison Ave, New York, NY
• Employment Type: Staffing - Supplier Sourced

Job Description

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

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.

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.

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 in compliance with standards.

Professional Development

• Contribute to a supportive environment for clinical colleagues and patients.
• Advance clinical competence and participate in shared decision-making.

Required Skills and Qualifications

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

  • Minimum 2 years of RN experience
  • 2 years of cardiology, telemetry, or post-procedural Cath experience
  • 1 year of travel experience for travel positions (not required for per diem)
• Preferred: EPIC experience

Additional Information

• Average Unit Census: 28 patients
• Unit Capacity: 35 beds
• Schedule: 3 shifts of 12 hours each

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