Registered Nurse (RN)- Operating Room

Northwell•New York, NY

1d•$60 - $78•Onsite

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, including conducting patient interviews, explaining policies and procedures, reviewing charts, assessing gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and neurological health status, determining mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition, assessing level of pain and pain management, and communicating/documenting patient’s physiologic health status and plan of care.
Assesses patient’s psychosocial health status, including eliciting perception of medical/nursing care, determining coping mechanisms, knowledge level, and ability to comprehend, identifying cultural/ethnic requirements, and communicating and documenting psychological status and care plan.
Identifies patient outcome by developing criteria for measurement, identifying actual/potential patient problems, identifying patient’s need for teaching, and developing patient outcome statements and individualized patient goals.
Formulates the plan of care and establishes priorities necessary to achieve expected outcomes, including identifying care activities, coordinating cost-effective use of supplies, equipment and medication, and documenting the plan of care and collaborating with physicians and other health team members.
Implements the plan of care by maintaining vigilance over patient care, exercising professional skills, reassessing patients, administering prescribed treatments, using necessary equipment, providing emotional support, applying scientific principles, making accurate observations, documenting patient's treatment, activity and condition, acting rapidly and effectively during emergencies, providing a calm atmosphere, communicating effectively with family/caretakers, participating in discharge planning, and providing discharge instructions.
Evaluates care provided for patient outcome by demonstrating ability to measure effectiveness, performing variance analysis, designing, implementing, and evaluating systems to improve care, keeping accurate documentation, and using appropriate methods of documentation.
Collaborates with other care team members in planning and carrying out treatment regimen and provides direction to other members of the care team, including collaborating with physicians, interpreting and implementing treatment regimens, assisting physicians, keeping Patient Care Manager/designee and/or physician abreast of changes, and using clinical judgment in delegating assignments.
Performs grade I-IV Decubitus Care, including performing preventive skin care measures, applying simple dressings, applying warm & cold compresses, performing irrigations, and performing other procedures related to skin care.
Administers medications correctly and safely, including correctly identifying medication, action, dosage, side effects and implications, meeting standard on medication administration examination, demonstrating preparation of local solutions and I.V. drips, administering and documenting medication correctly, administering IVP medication, and educating patients and significant others related to drug and food interactions.
Participates in patient and family education by providing explanations of condition, communicating assessment data, recognizing and utilizing health teaching opportunities, providing for early discharge planning and appropriate referrals, and evaluating the effectiveness of teaching.
Performs other related duties as required.