Registered Nurse 12HR_RN, Float Pool - PT Nights - 7p - 7:30a

Huntington Hospital, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for coordination of care to meet identified needs of the patient/family. Supervises the management of patient care utilizing critical thinking and nursing process, discharge planning, resource identification, linking and scheduling patients with required services, monitoring care delivery, advocating for the patient, care planning and evaluating outcomes. Coordinates patient care across the health care continuum, and assists other team members with meeting individual patient needs. This position may require flexibility of hours.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of current experience in acute care area of expertise/equivalent service area.
Must challenge and successfully pass the Basic Dysrhythmia course curriculum within 21 days of hire.
Basic computer skills/experience with computerized documentation systems required.
Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).
Current Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) issued by American Heart Association.
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider (ACLS) issued by American Heart Association.
Must pass or challenge the Basic Dysrhythmia course curriculum.
Must be willing and able to work in a face paced, frequently changing environment.
Must be willing and able to multi-task effectively to accomplish work assignments.
Must successfully complete a Code Blue Drill every 12 months.
Must complete initial and/or annual standardized procedures and competencies related to: Management of Cardiac Emergencies, Care of the patient with Pacemakers/ICD, Application/usage and alternatives to restraints; appropriate documentation, Pressure Ulcer prevention and treatment, Hypoglycemia management, Universal Protocol, POCT for Bedside Blood Glucose monitoring, Regitine/Vitrase Administration, IV Admixture, Central line PICC line management, Wound VAC, Lift equipment.

Nice To Haves

2 years preferred experience in acute care area of expertise/equivalent service area.
Current Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) or related certification.

Responsibilities

Coordination of care to meet identified needs of the patient/family.
Supervises the management of patient care utilizing critical thinking and nursing process.
Discharge planning.
Resource identification.
Linking and scheduling patients with required services.
Monitoring care delivery.
Advocating for the patient.
Care planning and evaluating outcomes.
Coordinates patient care across the health care continuum.
Assists other team members with meeting individual patient needs.