Northwell Health - New York, NY

posted 7 days ago

Full-time - Entry Level
New York, NY
Hospitals

About the position

The position involves performing an age-specific plan of care for a designated group of patients using the nursing process, which includes assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. The nurse will collaborate with physicians and other health team members to coordinate and implement procedures and treatments. Leadership skills and clinical judgment are essential for coordinating patient care and directing the activities of the patient care unit team.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts patient interviews and explains policies and procedures to patients and significant others.
  • Assesses gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and neurological health status; determines mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition.
  • Assesses level of pain and pain management; communicates and documents patient's physiologic health status and plan of care.
  • Assesses patient's psychosocial health status and identifies cultural/ethnic requirements to reduce anxiety and ensure patient satisfaction.
  • Identifies patient outcomes and develops criteria for measurement; identifies actual/potential patient problems and needs for teaching.
  • Establishes individualized patient goals and coordinates the cost-effective use of supplies, equipment, and medication.
  • Implements the plan of care and maintains constant vigilance over patient care to ensure safety precautions are followed.
  • Documents the plan of care and collaborates with physicians and other health team members.
  • Demonstrates ability to measure effectiveness of care provided and performs variance analysis for performance improvement.
  • Collaborates with other care team members in planning and carrying out treatment regimens; provides direction to other members of the care team.
  • Administers medications correctly and safely; educates patients and significant others about drug and food interactions.
  • Participates in patient and family education and provides explanations of conditions as indicated.

Requirements

  • Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
  • Current License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State required.
  • Must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two (2) years and obtain a BSN Degree within five (5) years of job entry date.

Nice-to-haves

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred.

Benefits

  • Salary range and/or hourly rate is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant.
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