Registered Nurse - Operating Room - Full-Time Nights

NYU Langone Health•Village of Patchogue, NY

2d•$111,371 - $144,121

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Operating Room on a full-time night schedule. The role executes professional nursing care in accordance with physician treatment plans to support patients' comfort and well-being. The nurse assesses patient needs, plans and implements care, monitors and evaluates progress, and documents pertinent observations. The nurse works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary health team to meet patients' holistic needs, directs care delivered by other nursing team members, and participates in new employee orientation.

Requirements

Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice acquired through completion of a two-year program at an accredited School of Nursing.
Current New York State license as a Registered Professional Nurse.
For Operating Room nurses hired externally from outside the organization or department, at least two years of Operating Room experience; other employees must have relevant Operating Room work experience.
Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients and families while recognizing cultural diversity.
Customer-service-oriented practice.
Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
Analytical ability to assess and develop solutions to clinical situations or unit problems.
Ability to maintain knowledge and proficiency in the clinical area and age group served.
Ability to frequently lift or carry more than 75 pounds and push or pull more than 100 pounds.
Ability to frequently bend, squat, kneel, climb steps or a ladder, and reach above the shoulders.

Nice To Haves

The preferred-qualification section lists one year of Emergency Department RN experience for ED RNs, one year of Med Surg experience for Med Surg Float Pool, one year of ICU/SDU experience for Critical Care, and PALS and Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia (e.g., CAPA) for ASU RNs; these are for other listed nursing areas and are not specified as Operating Room preferences.

Responsibilities

Collect patient health data with input from patients, families, and other health care providers.
Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, record relevant data, and recognize the needs of different age groups, cultures, and patients with disabilities.
Incorporate discharge planning into the admission process.
Analyze assessment findings to identify actual or potential problems, individualized expected outcomes, and patient and family care needs.
Identify cultural, ethnic, and spiritual considerations, comfort and pain management needs, and patient or family knowledge deficits.
Communicate expected outcomes and the plan of care to patients, families, and other health care providers.
Develop and document an individualized, family-centered plan of care in collaboration with patients, families, and appropriate health care providers.
Incorporate teaching and learning principles into the plan of care and educate patients and families.
Assist patients and families in identifying and securing services for health-related needs.
Establish realistic goals and priorities and use time efficiently.
Implement the plan of care, monitor patients, and adapt nursing procedures to individual needs.
Recognize safety hazards and take action to maintain a safe environment.
Collaborate with team members to implement interventions and assign or delegate tasks in accordance with the state nurse practice act and caregivers' capabilities.
Apply knowledge of medication administration, incompatibilities, contraindications, and adverse effects; follow medication policies and procedures for order verification, administration, and documentation.
Evaluate patient progress toward outcomes, document responses to interventions, and revise expected outcomes and care plans as needed.
Identify barriers to patient and family outcomes and use resources to reduce their impact.
Include patients, families, and other health care providers in evaluating care.
Provide ethical care that respects patient rights and participate in activities supporting customer satisfaction.
Participate in evaluating nursing practice quality and effectiveness and support improvement measures.
Maintain effective working relationships with staff in the unit and other departments and contribute to the professional development of peers and other health care providers.
Facilitate discussions with staff about patient care or unit functioning; seek assistance from the Nurse Manager or Nursing Administrative Supervisor when needed.
Accept feedback, participate in performance appraisal, and work with management to improve the care environment.
Maintain knowledge of service-specific principles, policies, and procedures through learning activities and comply with staff meeting attendance requirements.
Direct the delivery of nursing care by other members of the nursing team and participate in orientation of new employees.