WCS Healthcare has an immediate opening in a premier hospital in Brooklyn for an OR nurse on both the day and night shift for an on-going contract. This position will be a guarantee 36 hour work week. Fast track credentialing - weekly orientati
Job Description:
Compensation : $ 65
Job ID : 17120
Performs admission assessments evidenced by documentation on Nursing Care Plans and Nurses notes
Keeps the supervisor and/or designee informed of changes in patient's condition and/or treatments
Explains procedures to patient before they are performed
Acts rapidly and effectively during any emergency situation, managing self, patients, and other employees
Contributes to the evaluation of patient care through participating in unit performance Improvement activities
Interprets and implements treatment regimen as prescribed by Physician
Assists the Physician/Residents during treatments and/or diagnostic procedures
Makes observations of and reports patient's condition during treatments and procedures.
Provides and maintains a safe, clean, noise-controlled environment for patients to reduce stress and anxiety
Maintains vigilance over patients ensuring safety precautions/needs are followed (Side rails up, call lights and bedside stand within reach, etc.)
Provides a calm, quiet, restful atmosphere; communicates with the patient's family or caretakers
Maintains principles of universal precautions and infection control.
Participates in patient education
Provides the patient with explanation of his/her condition as indicated
Job Requirements:
Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State
Minimum of 1-2 years experience in a hospital setting
BLS
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