Registered Nurse (RN), Postpartum Contract - Full Time - Flexstaff

Northwell Health•Mount Kisco, FL

18h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a contract, full-time position for a Registered Nurse specializing in Postpartum care. The role involves performing an age-specific plan of care for a designated group of patients using the nursing process. The nurse will collaborate with physicians and other health team members, utilizing leadership skills and clinical judgment to coordinate patient care and direct the activities of the patient care unit team.

Requirements

2+ Years of Postpartum RN experience required.
BLS and NRP certifications required.
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Associate’s Degree in Nursing, required.
Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State and/or Connecticut, required.
BLS required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, preferred.
Minimum 1-2 years of professional nursing experience in the related specialty.

Responsibilities

Assesses the patient’s physiologic health status, including conducting patient interviews, explaining policies and procedures, reviewing charts, and assessing gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and neurological health status. Adjusts the plan of care based on mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition. Assesses pain level and pain management, and communicates/documents the patient’s physiologic health status and plan of care.
Assesses the patient’s psychosocial health status by eliciting perception of medical/nursing care, determining coping mechanisms, knowledge level, and ability to comprehend. Identifies cultural/ethnic requirements to reduce anxiety and ensure patient satisfaction. Communicates and documents psychological status and care plan, including support group, counseling services, and social services.
Identifies patient outcomes by developing criteria for measurement, identifying actual/potential patient problems, and assessing the patient’s need for teaching based on psychosocial and developmental assessment. Develops patient outcome statements and establishes individualized patient goals.
Formulates the plan of care and establishes priorities necessary to achieve expected outcomes. Identifies care activities and coordinates the cost-effective use of supplies, equipment, and medication. Documents the plan of care and collaborates with physicians and other health team members.
Implements the plan of care by maintaining vigilance over patient safety, exercising professional skills, reassessing patients as needed, and revising the plan of care. Correctly administers prescribed treatments and uses necessary equipment. Provides emotional support, applies scientific principles safely and efficiently, makes accurate observations, and reports/records them. Keeps accurate documentation of patient treatment, activity, condition, and responses to interventions. Acts rapidly and effectively during emergencies, manages self, patients, and other employees, and provides a calm atmosphere. Communicates effectively with the patient’s family or caretakers. Participates in discharge planning and coordinates referrals, providing discharge instructions.
Evaluates care provided for patient outcomes, measures effectiveness of care, and documents it. Performs variance analysis for performance improvement. Designs, implements, and evaluates systems to improve care in the unit. Keeps accurate documentation and uses appropriate methods.
Collaborates with other care team members in planning and carrying out the treatment regimen and provides direction. Collaborates with the appropriate physician on the patient’s plan of care, accurately interprets and implements treatment regimens, and assists the physician during treatments/procedures. Keeps the Patient Care Manager/designee and/or physician abreast of changes in patient’s condition/treatments. Uses clinical judgment in delegating assignments to Patient Care Associates, Support Care Associates, and Clerical Service Associates, ensuring timely completion.
Performs grade I-IV Decubitus Care, including preventive skin care measures, applying simple dressings with aseptic technique, applying warm & cold compresses, performing irrigations, and performing other necessary skin care procedures.
Administers medications correctly and safely by correctly identifying medication, action, dosage, side effects, and implications for the patient. Meets standard on medication administration examination. Demonstrates preparation of local solutions and I.V. drips. Administers and documents medication correctly, including IVP medication per department policy. Educates patients and significant others regarding drug and food interactions.
Participates in patient and family education by explaining the patient’s condition, communicating assessment data, recognizing and utilizing teaching opportunities and resources, providing early discharge planning and appropriate referrals, and evaluating the effectiveness of teaching.
Performs related duties as required.