Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
Ithaca, NY
Compunnel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Roles and Responsibilities:

Assesses patients and families, whose needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex and quickly recognizes normal parameters, deviations and abnormalities in physical, emotional, developmental and behavioral status based on past clinical experience. Use a person-centered care approach in the development of care plans and in prioritizing nursing care to meet patient and family needs, and demonstrates ability to effectively prioritize both expected and unanticipated needs. Involves patients and families in establishing care goals.
Demonstrates competence and resourcefulness in the implementation of the technical skills required for the care of patients and families. Demonstrates initiative in remaining current on organizational policies, procedures, and standards. Acts as a resource to peers, and attains involvement from other health team members.
Evaluates effectiveness of care giving, shows follow through on delivery, and demonstrates critical thinking skills by making appropriate clinical decisions, proactively addressing potential and actual problems, and executing compliant clinical documentation.
Demonstrates awareness of the value and relevance of research and evidence based practice in nursing, and is self-directed in assuming responsibilities within the team and care delivery system.
Assists peers and team members in acquiring department specific knowledge, skills and behaviors. Is recognized as a department resource for clinical practice, operational systems, and provides leadership in implementing the standards of patient care.
Physical Requirements:

Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., Use of computer keyboard); may require lifting and carrying light loads (up to 40 lbs), including boxes, equipment, IV solutions and stooping and kneeling (e.g., to pick up items from the floor, to remove and replace items on lower shelves and to file documents in lower file drawers); sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time may be necessary; must be able physically to operate the equipment used for the job.