Per Diem Infusion RN: Multispecialty-Staten Island, NY-Day-Offsite
About The Position
The Offsite Registered Nurse – Infusion provides safe, competent, quality care based on nursing theory and research to a designated group of patients and significant others. The nurse assesses patient needs and responses to care, applies sound nursing judgment, and provides direct care through the nursing process and applicable departmental and institutional standards. The role coordinates care and discharge planning, communicates with patients and the health care team, and contributes to quality improvement, research, professional development, and a safe, patient-centered environment. The nurse may perform charge responsibilities and serve as a role model and preceptor.
Requirements
- Relevant clinical competence in the assigned area of nursing practice; new graduates must have current knowledge of the nursing process and its application.
- Current New York State Registered Nurse license and registration.
- Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Card.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science degree with a major in nursing preferred.
- An associate degree in nursing may be considered only with relevant experience and/or active matriculation in a BSN program, if approved by the Chief Nursing Officer or designee.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating standards of care and professional practice in collaboration with the health care team and in accordance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements.
- Assess and evaluate patient needs and responses to care, applying sound nursing judgment to patient care management decisions.
- Provide direct, continuous care, where applicable, to a specific caseload of patients through the nursing process and approved standards.
- Coordinate patient care activities, including teaching, rounding, counseling, and discharge planning, and appropriately direct or delegate to health care team members.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, significant others, and members of the health care team about the patient’s plan of care.
- Participate in performance improvement, nursing quality, and nursing research activities, applying findings in clinical practice.
- Participate in designing, measuring, and assessing care structures, processes, and outcomes to improve patient care quality.
- Demonstrate accountability for nursing practice and delivery of safe, competent patient care.
- Help maintain a safe, therapeutic, and consumer-oriented environment.
- Collaborate with the health care team, patient, and significant others to plan and implement care.
- Coordinate discharge planning from admission through discharge or transfer, and conduct discharge phone calls for selected patients.
- Perform charge responsibilities when assigned.
- Maintain clinical competence and pursue professional growth and development.
- Serve as a professional role model and preceptor for students, new hires, and staff.
- Support the institution’s and department’s mission, philosophy, standards, and objectives.
- Participate in identifying, responding to, and investigating potential and actual risk management issues.
- Incorporate ethical principles into decision-making and use financial and other resources prudently.
- Promote positive consumer interactions and uphold the Patient Bill of Rights.
- Participate in institutional committees, community agencies, and professional organizations.
- Encourage scholarship, inquiry, lifelong learning, innovation, and research.
- Treat co-workers, patients, and families with dignity and respect.
Benefits
- The stated salary range does not include bonuses or incentives, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
