Registered Nurse-Emergency Department -Full Time -Day Shift- 7 a-7.30 p, alternate weekends

NYU Langone Health•Village of Patchogue, NY

7d•$106,916 - $138,356•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department provides professional nursing care in accordance with physician treatment plans to promote the comfort and well-being of patients and their families or support systems. The nurse assesses patient needs, plans and implements care, monitors and evaluates progress, and documents pertinent observations. The role works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary health team to address patients’ holistic needs, directs care delivered by other nursing team members, and participates in orienting new employees. The nurse collects and analyzes patient health data, conducts initial and ongoing assessments, identifies actual or potential problems and individualized outcomes, and develops and updates patient- and family-centered plans of care. Responsibilities include implementing and evaluating interventions; patient monitoring, education, discharge planning, medication administration, documentation, and coordination with patients, families, and other providers. The nurse also supports patient safety, customer satisfaction, quality improvement, professional development, and effective functioning of the unit. This is a full-time day-shift position, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., with alternate weekends. The listed annual salary range is $106,916.04–$138,356.04; actual salary depends on experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. Bonuses, incentive or differential pay, and other compensation or benefits are not included in the stated range.

Requirements

Completion of two years of training at an accredited School of Nursing.
Current New York State Registered Professional Nurse license.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
ACLS certification; for Emergency Department roles, ACLS is required.
For Emergency Department roles: PALS and TNCC, with TNCC to be obtained within the first year; BLS, ACLS, and PALS must be through the American Heart Association.
De-escalation training.
Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients and families while recognizing cultural diversity.
Customer-service-oriented practice and the ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
Analytical ability to assess clinical situations or unit problems and develop solutions.
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

One year of Emergency Department Registered Nurse experience.

Responsibilities

Collect patient health data with input from the patient, family, and other healthcare providers; perform initial and ongoing assessments and document relevant findings.
Analyze assessment data to identify actual or potential problems, patient and family needs, and individualized expected outcomes.
Develop and communicate an individualized, family-centered plan of care in collaboration with the patient, family, and appropriate healthcare providers.
Incorporate discharge planning, education, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual considerations, and pain and comfort management into care planning.
Implement the plan of care, monitor patients, adapt nursing procedures to individual needs, and provide education to patients and families.
Recognize patient-safety hazards and take action to maintain a safe environment.
Assign or delegate tasks according to the state nurse practice act and the knowledge and skills of the caregiver.
Administer medications in accordance with policy and procedure, including order transcription and verification, administration, and documentation; seek resources when uncertain about medication-related matters.
Evaluate patient progress and responses to interventions, document findings, and revise expected outcomes and the plan of care as needed.
Identify barriers to patient and family outcomes and use resources to reduce their impact.
Provide ethical care that respects patient rights and support customer satisfaction.
Participate in evaluating nursing practice quality and effectiveness and in measures to improve practice.
Collaborate with unit staff, other departments, management, peers, and other healthcare providers to support patient care and the care environment.
Facilitate resolution of staff issues related to patient care or unit functioning and seek assistance from the Nurse Manager or Nursing Administrative Supervisor when needed.
Participate in professional development and maintain knowledge of nursing principles, policies, procedures, and the assigned clinical area.
Participate in staff meetings and contribute to new-employee orientation.