Registered Nurse (RN-PD)- Emergency Room

Northwell•New York, NY

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. Assesses patients’ physiologic and psychosocial health, identifies outcomes and teaching needs, and develops individualized care plans. Implements and evaluates care, administers medications and prescribed treatments, maintains accurate documentation, responds effectively to emergencies, and supports patients and families through education and discharge planning. Collaborates with other care team members and provides direction to members of the patient care team.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
If hired after September 1, 2010, must enroll in an accredited program within 24 months of employment and obtain a BSN within five years of the employment date.
Minimum of one year of emergency department experience preferred.
BCLS and ACLS are preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
BCLS certification.
ACLS certification.
At least one year of emergency department experience.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physiologic health, including gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and neurological status, mobility, sensory deficits, prosthesis use, skin condition, and pain.
Interview patients, explain policies and procedures, review charts, answer questions, and communicate and document patient status and care plans.
Assess psychosocial health, coping mechanisms, knowledge, comprehension, cultural and ethnic needs, and expectations of care; document findings and connect patients with support or counseling services as appropriate.
Identify actual and potential patient problems, define outcome measurement criteria, determine teaching needs, and establish individualized patient goals.
Develop and document prioritized plans of care, coordinating supplies, equipment, medication, physicians, and other health team members.
Implement and reassess plans of care, administer prescribed treatments, use patient-care equipment correctly, provide emotional support, and perform procedures safely and efficiently.
Maintain patient safety, monitor and document patient condition and responses to interventions, and communicate changes to appropriate team members.
Respond rapidly and effectively during emergencies and maintain a calm, restful environment.
Plan for discharge, coordinate referrals, and provide discharge instructions to patients and significant others.
Evaluate care effectiveness and outcomes, perform variance analysis, and design, implement, and evaluate systems to improve unit care.
Collaborate with physicians and other care team members in planning and carrying out treatment regimens; assist physicians with treatments and diagnostic procedures.
Use clinical judgment to delegate assignments to patient care and support staff and ensure assignments are completed in a timely manner.
Perform grade I–IV decubitus care, preventive skin care, simple dressings, warm and cold compresses, irrigations, and other skin-care procedures as needed.
Prepare, administer, and document medications safely, including IV medications and drips; educate patients and significant others about drug and food interactions.
Educate patients and families about conditions and care, identify teaching opportunities, evaluate teaching effectiveness, and document the results.
Perform related duties as required.