OB Float

Northwell•Town of Huntington, NY

5d•$57 - $79

About The Position

The Registered Nurse performs an age-specific plan of care for a designated group of patients using the nursing process: 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 leadership skills and clinical judgment to coordinate patient care and direct or delegate activities of the patient care unit team. This is a part-time, day-shift float position covering Pediatrics, Med/Surg, and OB. Hours and days vary, with work every other weekend and holidays. Shifts may start between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and end between 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications.
Documented pediatric experience.
If hired after January 1, 2013, must be enrolled in an accredited program within 24 months of employment and obtain a BSN within five years of the employment date.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.
Documented adult Med/Surg experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients' physiologic health, including relevant organ systems, mobility, sensory deficits, prosthesis use, skin condition, pain, and pain management; communicate and document assessment findings and plans of care.
Assess patients' psychosocial health, including care expectations, coping mechanisms, knowledge and comprehension, and cultural or ethnic needs; document status and coordinate relevant support services.
Identify actual and potential patient problems, determine teaching needs, develop measurable outcomes, and establish individualized patient goals.
Formulate and document prioritized plans of care, coordinate cost-effective use of supplies, equipment, and medication, and collaborate with physicians and other health team members.
Implement plans of care, maintain patient safety, reassess patients and revise plans as needed, administer prescribed treatments, use patient-care equipment correctly, and document care and patient responses.
Respond effectively to emergencies; provide emotional support; communicate with families or caretakers; participate in discharge planning, coordinate referrals, and provide discharge instructions.
Evaluate patient outcomes and the effectiveness of care, perform variance analysis for performance improvement, and design, implement, and evaluate systems to improve unit care.
Collaborate with physicians and other care team members to carry out treatment regimens, assist with treatments and diagnostic procedures, communicate changes in patient condition, and delegate and oversee assignments to care team associates.
Perform decubitus care, preventive skin care, simple dressing application using aseptic technique, warm and cold compresses, irrigations, and other skin-care procedures as needed.
Administer and document medications safely and correctly, including IV push medications according to department policy; prepare local solutions and IV drips; and educate patients and significant others about medication and food interactions.
Participate in patient and family education, identify teaching opportunities and resources, communicate pertinent assessment information to care team members and appropriate agencies, plan for discharge and referrals, and evaluate and document teaching effectiveness.
Perform related duties as required.