Registered Nurse Casual (RN)- FLOAT

Northwell•New York, NY

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 of patient care. Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments. Uses leadership skills/clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and directing/delegating activities of the patient care unit team.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, preferred. Must be enrolled in an accredited program within 24 months of employment, if hired after September 1, 2010 and obtain a BSN degree within five (5) years of employment date.
BCLS, ACLS, preferred
Additional site-specific qualifications may apply

Responsibilities

Assesses the patient’s physiologic health status
Assesses patient’s psychosocial health status
Identifies patient outcome
Formulates the plan of care and establishes the priorities necessary to achieve expected outcome
Implements the plan of care
Evaluates care provided for patient outcome
Collaborates with other care team members in planning and carrying out treatment regimen; provides direction to other members of the care team
Performs grade I-IV Decubritus Care
Administers medications correctly and safely
Participates in patient and family education
Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Constant – standing, walking, stooping, bending, stretching, lifting, pulling, pushing and turning. Frequent – Lifts objects from 10 lbs to 150 lbs. Pushes objects up to 200 lbs. Occasional – Sitting. Lifts with assistance objects greater than 150 lbs. and carries objects weighing up to 50 lbs.