Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Northwell•Glen Cove, NY

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides age-specific care to an assigned group of patients using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse collaborates with physicians and other health team members to coordinate and implement procedures and treatments, and uses clinical judgment and leadership skills to coordinate care and direct or delegate team activities. The role includes assessing patients’ physical, psychosocial, and developmental needs; identifying problems and desired outcomes; establishing individualized goals and priorities; implementing and revising care plans; administering medications and treatments safely; monitoring and documenting patient conditions and responses; and supporting patient and family education and discharge planning. The nurse also contributes to care-quality improvement, coordinates with the care team, and assists physicians with treatments and diagnostic procedures. This is a per diem position providing coverage as needed on varied days and shifts. A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred. The nurse must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years of job entry and obtain a BSN within five years of job entry.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Current New York State license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.
Obtain specialized certifications as needed.
Enroll in an accredited BSN program within two years of job entry and obtain a BSN degree within five years of job entry.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
Inpatient operating-room Registered Nurse experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Interview patients, explain policies and procedures, review charts, answer questions, and assess physical, psychosocial, and developmental health status and care needs.
Identify patient problems, coping mechanisms, knowledge and comprehension levels, cultural or ethnic requirements, teaching needs, and desired outcomes.
Develop individualized patient goals and care plans, establish priorities, coordinate supplies, equipment, and medications, and collaborate with physicians and other health team members.
Implement, reassess, and revise care plans; maintain patient safety; administer prescribed treatments and medications; use equipment appropriately; and provide emotional support.
Observe, report, and document patient conditions, treatments, activities, and responses to interventions according to departmental policy.
Respond effectively to emergencies and maintain a calm, restful environment; communicate with patients, families, caretakers, and care-team members.
Participate in discharge planning, coordinate referrals, provide discharge instructions, and evaluate patient outcomes and the effectiveness of teaching.
Measure and document the effectiveness of care, perform variance analysis, and design, implement, and evaluate systems to improve unit care.
Interpret and implement physician-prescribed treatment regimens; assist physicians with treatments and diagnostic procedures; and communicate changes in patient condition or treatment to the appropriate manager or physician.
Use clinical judgment to delegate assignments, direct care-team members, and ensure assigned work is completed in a timely manner.
Perform grade I–IV decubitus care, preventive skin care, simple dressings using aseptic technique, warm and cold compresses, irrigations, and other related skin-care procedures.
Administer and document medications safely; understand medication actions, dosages, side effects, and patient implications; and educate patients and significant others about drug and food interactions.
Recognize health-teaching opportunities, use available teaching resources, and evaluate and document the effectiveness of patient and family education.
Perform related duties as required.