Home Care Registered Nurse-Nassau

Northwell•Village of Westbury, NY

1d•$78,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Performs an age-specific plan of care for a designated group of patients using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Collaborates with physicians and other health team members to coordinate and implement procedures and treatments. Uses leadership skills and clinical judgment to coordinate patient care and direct or delegate activities of the patient care team.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years of job entry and obtain a BSN degree within five years of job entry.
Current New York State license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.
Specialized certifications as needed.
Valid New York State driver’s license may be required depending on area of assignment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient interviews; explain policies and procedures to patients and significant others; review charts and answer questions courteously and accurately.
Assess patients’ physiologic health, including gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and neurological status; mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, skin condition, and pain; adjust the plan of care as appropriate.
Assess psychosocial health, coping mechanisms, knowledge, comprehension, cultural and ethnic requirements, and education needs; communicate and document psychological status and supportive care plans.
Communicate and document patient health status and plans of care.
Identify patient outcomes and problems, develop outcome measures and statements, and establish individualized goals.
Determine and prioritize care activities, coordinate cost-effective use of supplies, equipment, and medication, document plans of care, and collaborate with physicians and other health team members.
Implement and reassess plans of care, maintain patient safety, and revise care plans as needed.
Administer prescribed treatments and use patient-care equipment correctly; provide emotional support; perform procedures safely and efficiently; observe, report, and record patient responses and condition.
Document patient treatment, activity, condition, and responses to medical and nursing interventions according to departmental policy.
Respond effectively to emergencies, maintain a calm environment, and communicate with patients’ families or caretakers.
Plan for discharge, coordinate referrals, provide discharge instructions, and evaluate and document patient outcomes and the effectiveness of care.
Perform variance analysis related to outcome data and design, implement, and evaluate systems to improve care.
Collaborate with care team members and physicians on treatment regimens and plans of care; provide direction to other team members and use clinical judgment in delegating assignments and ensuring timely completion.
Interpret and implement physician-prescribed treatment regimens; assist physicians during treatments and diagnostic procedures; keep the Patient Care Manager or designee and physician informed of changes in patient condition or treatment.
Perform grade I–IV decubitus care and preventive skin care; apply simple dressings using aseptic technique, warm and cold compresses, irrigations, and other necessary skin-care procedures.
Administer and document medications safely and correctly; understand medication actions, dosages, side effects, and patient implications; meet medication-administration examination standards; prepare local solutions; educate patients and significant others about drug and food interactions.
Participate in patient and family education, explain conditions as indicated, communicate pertinent assessment information to care team members and appropriate agencies, use available teaching resources, plan early discharge and referrals, and evaluate and document teaching effectiveness.
Perform related duties as required.