Registered Nurse, Fink Children's Center (GI procedures), Per Diem (Mon and Fri only)

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

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About The Position

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Fink Children's Center, where the role focuses on GI procedures and testing. The nurse carries out patient-care responsibilities using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, identification of expected outcomes, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Care must be competent, safe, compassionate, and consistent with NYU Langone Health patient-care and nursing standards.

As part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, the nurse formulates an initial plan of care with a physician or nurse practitioner and collaborates to implement a comprehensive, patient-centered plan. The nurse applies assignment and delegation principles consistent with the New York State Nurse Practice Act, supports unit activities, contributes to a healing and caring environment, and serves as a resource for nursing staff and students.

This is a per diem position limited to Mondays and Fridays. The salary range listed is $1.44–$1.44 per hour; actual compensation may vary based on experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.

Requirements

• Current Registered Professional Nurse status in New York.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Required licenses/certifications: New York State Registered Nurse License and Basic Life Support certification.

Nice To Haves

• Membership in pertinent professional organizations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the nursing process, including patient assessment, diagnosis, identification of expected outcomes, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Provide safe, competent, compassionate care in accordance with NYU Langone Health patient-care and nursing standards.
• Formulate an initial plan of care with the provider and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to implement a comprehensive, patient-centered plan.
• Apply assignment and delegation principles consistent with the New York State Nurse Practice Act.
• Demonstrate understanding of organizational quality and safety goals and nurse-sensitive quality indicators, including unit measures such as HAPU, CAUTI, CLABSI, and falls.
• Collect, assess, and document patient healthcare data; document assessments and reassessments in the medical record.
• Involve patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team in developing realistic, measurable care plans and outcomes.
• Prioritize care based on collected data.
• Implement interventions safely, appropriately, and promptly; follow escalation processes and document interventions according to hospital standards.
• Consider the needs and behaviors of patients across age and cultural groups in care activities.
• Educate patients and families about health status and the established plan of care; determine learning needs and implement an education plan.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to modify expected outcomes, document learning outcomes, and revise education plans, including use of EHR education tools.
• Evaluate patient progress toward expected outcomes with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team; recognize changes in condition and report, document, and evaluate intervention effectiveness.
• Participate in unit activities that support a healing, humane, and caring environment.
• Contribute to unit throughput efficiency and metrics, including measures such as DBN, door to triage, assign to occupy, first case starts, and room turnover.
• Comply with professional standards, the New York State Nurse Practice Act, and applicable agency and regulatory requirements.
• Exercise appropriate judgment in delegated activities and distinguish professional nursing responsibilities from tasks that may be delegated to ancillary staff.
• Complete annual education and mandatory or regulatory requirements and maintain supporting documentation.
• Serve as a support and resource for nursing staff and students.
• Engage in self-assessment and peer review, use resources to meet learning needs, and promote professional development in clinical practice.
• Use clinical practice guidelines and adhere to patient-care and nursing standards.
• Attend unit practice councils and use the practice council structure to critically appraise and influence practice.
• Perform GI procedures and testing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Holistic employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time