Per Diem Registered Nurse- Infusion Department- Variable Shifts- As per the need of the department

NYU Langone Health • Patchogue, NY

231d • $65 - $65

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center, providing care to residents of eastern Long Island. The hospital facility is home to the Knapp Cardiac Care Center—an advanced heart disease diagnostic and treatment facility—as well as a modern ambulatory surgical pavilion with specialized services including women's imaging, a sleep laboratory, and bariatric surgery. Our Provisional Level 2 Trauma Center delivers comprehensive and specialized care for patients with traumatic injuries. The Stroke Center at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is designated by the New York State Department of Health as a Primary Stroke Center, with expert neurologists available to provide treatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Additionally, NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk has multiple outpatient sites, including an outpatient wound care center, a hemodialysis center, and various primary care and specialty offices. We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Per Diem Registered Nurse- Infusion Department- Variable Shifts- As per the need of the department. In this role, the successful candidate executes professional nursing care in accordance with physician treatment plans in order to provide for the comfort and well-being of patients and their family or support system.

Requirements

• Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice acquired through completion of a two year training at an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current New York State license as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients and their families that demonstrate recognition of cultural diversity.
• Ability to clearly communicate in verbal and written format.
• Analytical ability to assess and develop solutions to clinical situations or unit problems.
• BLS certification and de-escalation training.
• ACLS (ICU, Float pool) TCAR Certification (SICU, PACU).
• Ability to frequently lift/carry more than 75 lbs.
• Ability to frequently push/pull more than 100 lbs.
• Ability to frequently bend, squat, kneel, climb steps/ladder and reach above shoulders.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year critical care experience preferred.
• BSN preferred.
• PALS preferred.
• Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia (e.g. CAPA) preferred.
• 1 year of nursing experience in preoperative, perioperative, or post-anesthesia care preferred.
• Experience in patient assessment, education, and care planning for pre and post-operative patients preferred.
• Prior experience in discharge planning and coordination of perioperative patients preferred.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems, including documentation of patient assessments, treatment plans, and discharge instructions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects patient health data by involving the patient, family and other health care providers.
• Performs initial assessment based on patient's presentation.
• Records relevant data on the nursing component of the Interdisciplinary Admission Assessment.
• Demonstrates awareness of the special needs of each age group or culture served as well as those patients with disabilities.
• Performs ongoing assessments as established by department policy and as warranted by the patient's response.
• Incorporates discharge planning into the admission process.
• Analyzes the assessment data in determining problem identification.
• Identifies expected outcomes individualized to the patient.
• Demonstrates the ability to combine theoretical knowledge and clinical expertise to anticipate and plan for the identified patient and family care needs.
• Communicates expected outcomes to the patient, family and other health care providers to promote continuity of care.
• Develops a plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcome.
• Collaborates with the patient, family and appropriate healthcare providers in developing the plan of care.
• Documents the initial plan of care and provides updates as required.
• Implements the plan of care for each patient and performs appropriate patient monitoring.
• Provides education to the patient and family utilizing the educational assessment.
• Recognizes hazards to patient safety and takes action to maintain a safe environment.
• Works collaboratively with other team members to implement interventions.
• Demonstrates knowledge regarding drug administration, incompatibilities, contraindications and adverse effects.
• Evaluates the patient's progress toward attainment of outcomes.
• Documents the patient's response to interventions and revisions to the plan of care.
• Identifies barriers to achieving desired patient/family outcomes and utilizes resources to diminish the negative impact on the patient/family.
• Participates in the evaluation of the quality and effectiveness of nursing practices and supports measures to improve practice.
• Maintains knowledge base through participation in learning situations such as departmental meetings, educational programs, professional association membership, journal review or committee participation.

Benefits

• Salary range of $65.00 - $65.00 Hourly.
• Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree