Registered Nurse (Cardiology)

Northwell•New York, NY

17h•$62 - $94

About The Position

Performs an age-specific plan of care for a designated group of patients using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Collaborates with physicians and other health team members to coordinate and implement procedures and treatments. Uses leadership skills and clinical judgment to coordinate patient care and direct or delegate activities of the patient care unit team. The role includes assessing patients’ physical and psychosocial health, identifying needs and potential problems, setting individualized goals, implementing and evaluating care plans, administering medications and treatments, maintaining accurate documentation, supporting patients and families, and coordinating education, discharge planning, and referrals. The Registered Nurse also contributes to performance improvement and provides direction to other care team members. A graduate of an accredited School of Nursing is required. A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred; the nurse must enroll in an accredited BSN program within two years and obtain a BSN within five years of the job entry date. A current New York State Registered Professional Nurse license is required, along with specialized certifications as needed.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient interviews, explain policies and procedures, review charts, and answer patient questions.
Assess patients’ gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, neurological, mobility, sensory, skin, pain, and psychosocial status; adjust the plan of care as appropriate.
Determine patients’ coping mechanisms, knowledge, comprehension, cultural and ethnic requirements, teaching needs, and support needs; document psychological status and support plans.
Identify patient problems and desired outcomes, establish individualized goals and outcome measures, prioritize care activities, and document the plan of care.
Coordinate cost-effective use of supplies, equipment, and medication to achieve expected outcomes.
Implement and reassess care plans, revise them as needed, administer prescribed treatments, and use required patient-care equipment correctly.
Maintain patient safety and provide emotional support to patients and significant others.
Perform procedures safely and efficiently, observe and report patient responses, and maintain accurate documentation of treatment, activity, condition, and response to interventions.
Respond effectively to emergency situations and communicate with patients’ families or caretakers.
Participate in discharge planning, coordinate referrals, provide discharge instructions, and evaluate patient outcomes.
Measure and document effectiveness of care, perform variance analysis, and design, implement, and evaluate systems to improve unit care.
Collaborate with physicians and other care team members on treatment regimens and plans of care; provide direction to other team members and delegate assignments using clinical judgment.
Interpret and implement physician-prescribed treatment regimens, assist physicians during treatments or diagnostic procedures, and keep the Patient Care Manager/designee and/or physician informed of changes in patient condition or treatment.
Perform grade I–IV decubitus care, preventive skin care, simple dressing applications using aseptic technique, warm and cold compresses, irrigations, and other skin-care procedures as needed.
Administer and document medications safely; identify medication actions, dosages, side effects, and implications; meet the medication-administration examination standard; and demonstrate preparation of local solutions.
Educate patients and significant others about drug and food interactions, patient conditions, and other relevant topics; use available teaching opportunities and resources; assess teaching effectiveness and document feedback.
Perform related duties as required.