Travel Nurse RN - Interventional Radiology - $4,063 per week
Company: FlexStaff
Location: New York
Posted on: March 17, 2025
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionFlexStaff is seeking a travel nurse RN
Interventional Radiology for a travel nursing job in New York, New
York.Job Description & Requirements
Responsibilities:
*1. Assesses the patient's physiologic health status
Conducts patient interview, explains policies and procedures to
patient/significant others, reviews patient's chart and answers
questions correctly and courteously;Assesses gastrointestinal,
cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and neurological health
status;Determines mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and
skin condition and adjusts plan of care, as appropriate;Assesses
level of pain and pain management;Communicates/documents patient's
physiologic health status and plan of care.
*2. Assesses patient's psychosocial health status
Elicits perception of medical/nursing care and the expectation of
care;Determines coping mechanism, knowledge level, and ability to
comprehend;Identifies cultural/ethnic requirements to reduce
anxiety and ensure patient satisfaction;Communicates and documents
psychological status and care plan; support group, counseling
services, social services.
*3. Identifies patient outcome
Develops criteria for measurement of patient outcomes;Identifies
actual/potential patient problems;Identifies patient's need for
teaching based on psychosocial and developmental
assessment;Develops patient outcome statement (s) and establishes
individualized patient goals.
*4. Formulates the plan of care and establishes the priorities
necessary to achieve expected outcome
Identifies care activities and establishes the priorities necessary
to achieve expected outcome;Coordinates the cost-effective use of
supplies, equipment and medication to achieve expected
outcome;Documents the plan of care and collaborates with physicians
and other health team members.
*5. Implements the plan of care
Maintains constant vigilance over patients care to ensure that
safety precautions/needs are followed. (Side rails up, call lights
and bedside stand within reach, etc.);Exercises professional skills
related to the plan of care;Reassesses patients as needed and
appropriately revises plan of care;Correctly administers prescribed
treatments;Correctly uses equipment necessary for patient
care;Provides emotional support to patient and significant
other;Applies scientific principles in performing procedures;
carries them out safely, timely and efficiently;Makes accurate
observations of patient's conditions during treatments/procedures.
Reports and records same as appropriate;Keeps accurate
documentation of patient's treatment, activity and condition, as
well as patient's responses to medical and nursing
interventions;Uses appropriate methods of documentation according
to departmental policy;Acts rapidly and effectively during any
emergency situation, managing self, patients and other
employees;Provides a calm, quiet, restful atmosphere. Communicates
effectively with the patient's family or caretakers;Participates in
planning for discharge and coordinates referrals, as
appropriate;Provides discharge instructions to patient and
significant other.
*6. Evaluates care provided for patient outcome
Demonstrates ability to measure effectiveness of care provided and
documents same;Performs variance analysis related to outcome data
for performance improvement;Designs, implements, and evaluates
systems to improve care in Unit;Keeps accurate documentation of
patient's treatment, activity and condition;Uses appropriate
methods of documentation according to departmental policy.
*7. Collaborates with other care team members in planning and
carrying out treatment regimen; provides direction to other members
of the care team
Collaborates with the appropriate physician on patient's plan of
care;Accurately interprets and implements treatment regimen as
prescribed by the Physician;Assists the Physician during treatments
and/or diagnostic procedures;Keeps the Patient Care
Manager/designee and/or physician, abreast of changes in patient's
condition and/or treatments, as appropriate;Uses clinical judgment
in delegating assignments to the Patient Care Associate, Support
Care Associate and Clerical Service Associate in providing patient
care, and ensures that assignments are completed in a timely
fashion.
*8. Performs grade I-IV Decubitus Care
Performs preventive skin care measuresApplies simple dressings,
maintaining principles of aseptic technique;Applies warm & cold
compresses, consistent with facility procedure;Performs
irrigations, consistent with Facility procedure;Performs other
procedures related to skin care, as necessary.
*9. Administers medications correctly and safely
Correctly identifies medication: action; dosage; side effects and
implications for the patient;Meets standard on medication
administration examination;Demonstrates preparation of local
solutions;Demonstrates preparation of I.V. drips;Administers and
documents medication correctly;Administers IVP medication as per
department policy and procedure;Educates patients and significant
others related to drug and food interactions.
*10. Participates in patient and family education
Provides the patient with an explanation of his/her condition as
indicated;Communicates assessment data in an orderly fashion by
recording, updating and verbalizing pertinent information to care
team members and to appropriate agencies;Recognizes and utilizes
health teaching opportunities and resources /materials available
for this teaching;Provides for early discharge planning and
appropriate referrals for post-hospital care;Evaluates the
effectiveness of teaching by feedback from patient/family and
documents same.
11. Performs related duties, as required.
*ADA Essential FunctionsFlexStaff Job ID #20240425-12. Pay package
is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to
confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.About
FlexStaffFlexStaff is a leading staffing agency based in the New
York area that connects job seekers with temporary,
temporary-to-hire, and permanent roles across multiple industries.
We also provide travel staffing assignments for New York's largest
healthcare provider, Northwell Health, with 20+ hospitals
throughout the New York area. Our travel division staffs all RN
specialties, respiratory therapists, imaging and other allied
health professionals for Northwell Health locations throughout
Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island, and Westchester—a
great opportunity to experience all New York has to offer while
gaining experience at one of the top healthcare providers. What
sets us apart· Direct hospital employment at one of the 20+
Northwell Health hospitals located throughout Manhattan, Queens,
Staten Island, Long Island and Westchester.· No third-party agency,
which means faster turnaround time on contracted offers, higher
compensation, and better opportunity for assignments.· A
knowledgeable and dedicated recruitment and on-boarding team that
will work with you throughout your FlexStaff travel career. What we
offer· 8-13-week assignments with possibility of extension·
Guaranteed hours on all assignments· Competitive compensation
packages· Tax-free stipends for meals, lodging, and travel· Only
travel division with direct access to Northwell Health
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