Registered Nurse - Ambulatory (Pediatrics Nephrology- Part time)

Northwell Health

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 unit team. The role includes assessing patients’ physical and psychosocial health, identifying needs and expected outcomes, establishing individualized goals, and implementing and evaluating care plans. The nurse administers prescribed medications and treatments, assists physicians with treatments and diagnostic procedures, provides patient and family education, and coordinates referrals and discharge planning. The nurse documents care and patient responses, contributes to performance improvement, and provides direction to other care team members.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
Obtain specialized certifications as needed.
Must enroll in an accredited BSN program within two years of job entry and obtain a BSN degree within five years of job entry.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
Prior experience in Pediatrics highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Interview patients, explain policies and procedures, review charts, answer questions, and assess physical health, mobility, sensory status, skin condition, pain, and related care needs.
Assess patients’ psychosocial health, coping mechanisms, knowledge, comprehension, cultural and ethnic needs, and expectations of care; document psychological status and support plans.
Identify patient problems, educational needs, and desired outcomes; develop measurable outcome criteria and individualized goals.
Prioritize care activities, coordinate cost-effective use of supplies, equipment, and medications, document care plans, and collaborate with physicians and other health team members.
Implement and revise plans of care; maintain patient safety; administer treatments; use equipment and procedures safely; observe and document patient responses; respond to emergencies; provide emotional support; coordinate discharge planning and referrals; and evaluate outcomes.
Measure the effectiveness of care, conduct variance analysis related to outcome data, and design, implement, and evaluate systems to improve care in the unit.
Collaborate with care team members in planning and carrying out treatment regimens, provide direction to team members, and collaborate with physicians on patient care plans.
Interpret and implement physician-prescribed treatment regimens, assist with treatments and diagnostic procedures, report changes in patient condition, and delegate assignments using clinical judgment.
Provide decubitus care, preventive skin care, simple dressings using aseptic technique, warm and cold compresses, irrigations, and other skin-care procedures as needed.
Administer and document medications safely and correctly; understand medication actions, dosages, side effects, and implications; and educate patients and significant others about drug and food interactions.
Participate in patient and family education, communicate pertinent assessment information to care team members and appropriate agencies, use health teaching resources, plan for discharge and referrals, and evaluate and document teaching effectiveness.
Perform related duties as required.