Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU Per Diem

Northwell•New York, NY

About The Position

Performs age-specific plans of care for a designated group of patients using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Collaborates with physicians and other health team members to coordinate and implement procedures and treatments. Uses leadership skills and clinical judgment to coordinate patient care and direct or delegate activities of the patient care unit team. The nurse assesses patients’ physiologic and psychosocial health, identifies outcomes and teaching needs, and develops individualized care plans. Responsibilities include implementing and evaluating care, maintaining safety and accurate documentation, administering medications and treatments, responding to emergencies, supporting patients and families, coordinating discharge planning, collaborating with physicians and care team members, and directing delegated care activities. The role also includes decubitus and skin care, patient and family education, and related duties as required.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
If hired after September 1, 2010, must be enrolled in an accredited program within 24 months of employment and obtain a BSN within five years of the employment date.
Minimum of 2 years of critical care, PACU, or ED experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
BCLS preferred.
ACLS preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of critical care, PACU, or ED experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physiologic health status, including gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and neurological status, mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, skin condition, and pain.
Interview patients, explain policies and procedures, review charts, answer questions, and communicate and document patient status and plans of care.
Assess psychosocial health, coping mechanisms, comprehension, cultural and ethnic requirements, and perceptions and expectations of care; document findings and coordinate appropriate support services.
Identify patient problems, outcomes, goals, and teaching needs; develop criteria to measure outcomes.
Formulate and document individualized plans of care and priorities, coordinating cost-effective use of supplies, equipment, and medications.
Implement and revise plans of care, maintain patient safety, administer prescribed treatments, use patient-care equipment correctly, and provide emotional support.
Apply scientific principles and perform procedures safely and efficiently; observe, report, and document patient conditions and responses to interventions.
Respond rapidly and effectively to emergencies and communicate with patients’ families or caretakers.
Participate in discharge planning, coordinate referrals, and provide discharge instructions.
Evaluate and document care outcomes, perform variance analysis, and design, implement, and evaluate systems to improve unit care.
Collaborate with physicians and other care team members, implement prescribed treatment regimens, assist with treatments and diagnostic procedures, and report changes in patient condition or treatment.
Use clinical judgment to delegate assignments to patient care and support staff and ensure timely completion.
Perform grade I–IV decubitus care and other skin care procedures, including preventive care, simple dressings, warm and cold compresses, and irrigations.
Administer and document medications safely, including IV push medications; prepare local solutions and IV drips; and educate patients and significant others about drug and food interactions.
Provide patient and family education, identify teaching opportunities and resources, communicate pertinent assessment information to care team members and agencies, and evaluate and document teaching effectiveness.
Perform related duties as required.