Registered Nurse Operating Room (OR RN Exp Req) - Evenings - LOH 1199
About The Position
NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide operating room nursing care. The nurse carries out patient-care responsibilities across the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, identification of expected outcomes, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Care must be competent, safe, compassionate, and consistent with NYU Langone Health Patient Care and Nursing Standards. As a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, the nurse formulates an initial plan of care with a physician or nurse practitioner and collaborates to implement a comprehensive, patient-centered plan. The role also applies assignment and delegation principles consistent with the New York State Nurse Practice Act. The position is an evening role. NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital is a specialty hospital focused on preventing and treating musculoskeletal diseases. Its areas of specialization include orthopedic surgery, rheumatology, neurology, and radiology. NYU Langone Health identifies equity and inclusion as fundamental values and supports a comprehensive benefits and wellness package for employees and their families.
Requirements
- Current Registered Professional Nurse license in New York State.
- Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
- At least one year of operating room registered nurse experience.
- Fluent written and spoken English-language skills.
- Physical stamina, manual dexterity, and visual acuity to perform the responsibilities.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Nice To Haves
- Membership in pertinent professional organizations.
- CNOR certification.
Responsibilities
- Systematically and continuously collect patient healthcare data using appropriate assessment techniques and instruments.
- Demonstrate knowledge of NYU Langone Health Core Values and incorporate them into work.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and promote collegial relationships.
- Participate in coordinating unit activities to provide care in a healing, humane, and caring environment.
- Support the institution’s and nursing departments’ mission, philosophy, standards, goals, and objectives, as well as NYU Langone Health’s strategic area.
- Distinguish professional nursing practice activities from activities that may be delegated to ancillary staff.
- Participate in Unit Practice Council and Nursing Wide Councils, directly or indirectly.
- Participate in quality-improvement activities that promote patient, family, physician, and staff satisfaction.
- Participate in clinical inquiry and activities that foster evidence-based practice; maintain awareness of current evidence and apply relevant research to patient care.
- Participate in unit-based quality and performance improvement programs consistent with the clinical service and departmental program.
- Use resources to meet individual learning needs and promote professional development in clinical practice.
- Serve as a support and resource for nursing staff and students.
- Engage in self-assessment and participate in activities that promote professional growth and development.
- Acquire and maintain the knowledge and competence needed to fulfill responsibilities.
- Consider the needs and behaviors of specific patient age and cultural groups in patient-care activities.
- Educate patients and families to facilitate health and adjustment to new or changed health patterns.
- Evaluate patient progress toward expected outcomes.
- Participate in designated activities related to professional standards, the New York State Nurse Practice Act, and regulations of relevant agencies.
- Function as a respectful member of the healthcare team.
- Implement interventions identified in the plan of care and develop plans prescribing interventions to attain expected outcomes.
- Identify expected outcomes and anticipate unexpected or adverse outcomes as individualized to the patient.
- Analyze assessment and reassessment data to determine nursing diagnoses.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness package for employees and their loved ones.
- Financial security benefits.
- Generous time-off program.
- Employee resource groups for peer support.
- Holistic employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive-care well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
