Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $4,583 per week
Company: FlexStaff
Location: New Hyde Park
Posted on: April 15, 2025
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Job Description:
FlexStaff is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric
Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in New Hyde Park, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
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 measures
Applies 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 FlexStaff Job ID
#2025-0226-71. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours
per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to
be determined. About FlexStaff FlexStaff 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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