Northwell Health - Port Jefferson, NY

posted 11 days ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Port Jefferson, 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 in coordinating patient care and directing or delegating activities of the patient care unit team.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct patient interviews and explain policies and procedures to patients and significant others.
  • Assess gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and neurological health status of patients.
  • Determine mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition; adjust plan of care as appropriate.
  • Assess level of pain and pain management; communicate and document patient's physiologic health status and plan of care.
  • Assess patient's psychosocial health status and elicit perceptions of medical/nursing care and expectations of care.
  • Identify coping mechanisms, knowledge levels, and ability to comprehend; address cultural/ethnic requirements to reduce anxiety and ensure patient satisfaction.
  • Develop patient outcome statements and establish individualized patient goals; identify care activities and establish priorities necessary to achieve expected outcomes.
  • Coordinate the cost-effective use of supplies, equipment, and medication to achieve expected outcomes; document the plan of care and collaborate with health team members.
  • Implement the plan of care and maintain constant vigilance over patient care to ensure safety precautions are followed.
  • Reassess patients as needed and appropriately revise the plan of care; administer prescribed treatments correctly and safely.
  • Provide emotional support to patients and significant others; apply scientific principles in performing procedures safely and efficiently.
  • Document patient's treatment, activity, and condition accurately; report and record observations appropriately.
  • Act rapidly and effectively during emergency situations; provide a calm and restful atmosphere for patients.
  • Participate in planning for discharge and coordinate referrals as appropriate; provide discharge instructions to patients and significant others.
  • Evaluate care provided for patient outcomes and document effectiveness of care; perform variance analysis related to outcome data for performance improvement.
  • Collaborate with care team members in planning and carrying out treatment regimens; provide direction to other members of the care team.
  • Accurately interpret and implement treatment regimens as prescribed by physicians; assist physicians during treatments and diagnostic procedures.
  • Keep the Patient Care Manager/designee and/or physician informed of changes in patient's condition and treatments; use clinical judgment in delegating assignments.
  • Administer medications correctly and safely; educate patients and significant others about drug and food interactions and health teaching opportunities.

Requirements

  • Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred; must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and obtain a BSN Degree within five years of job entry date.
  • Current License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
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