Registered Nurse(RN) - Ambulatory- Gastro

Northwell Health•Brooklyn, NY

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Ambulatory – Gastro provides age-specific care to a designated group of patients using the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN collaborates with physicians and other healthcare team members to coordinate and implement procedures and treatments, and uses leadership skills and clinical judgment to coordinate care and direct or delegate team activities. The role includes assessing patients’ physiologic and psychosocial health, identifying individualized outcomes, establishing and documenting care plans, implementing and evaluating care, and communicating changes in patient condition. The RN administers medications and prescribed treatments safely, assists with diagnostic procedures, provides wound and pressure-ulcer care, supports emergency response, and maintains accurate patient documentation. The RN also educates patients and families, supports discharge planning, and coordinates referrals and follow-up resources. 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 license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse is required, along with specialized certifications as needed.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physiologic health, including conducting interviews, reviewing charts, completing comprehensive assessments, evaluating pain and mobility, and documenting health status and care plans.
Assess patients’ psychosocial health, including coping mechanisms, knowledge, comprehension, cultural or ethnic needs, and expectations of care; document findings and identify support resources.
Identify actual and potential patient problems, determine teaching needs, develop measurable outcome statements, 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 and revise plans of care; maintain patient safety; administer treatments; use patient-care equipment correctly; provide emotional support; observe and document patient responses; and respond effectively to emergencies.
Participate in discharge planning, provide discharge instructions, educate patients and significant others about treatment, procedures, self-care, and ongoing health management, and coordinate referrals and follow-up resources.
Evaluate care and patient outcomes, document effectiveness, perform variance analysis, and contribute to systems and performance-improvement efforts in the unit.
Collaborate with physicians or providers and care-team members to plan and carry out treatment regimens; assist with treatments and diagnostic procedures; report changes in patient condition; and delegate assignments using clinical judgment.
Provide preventive skin care and wound and pressure-ulcer care, including dressings, compresses, and irrigations consistent with facility procedures.
Identify, prepare, administer, and document medications correctly and safely; follow department policies for IV push medication; and educate patients and significant others about drug and food interactions.
Communicate and document pertinent assessment information for care-team members and appropriate agencies; identify teaching opportunities and resources; evaluate the effectiveness of patient and family education.
Perform related duties as required.