Registered Nurse - PEDS Cath Lab

Northwell Health

About The Position

Performs an age-specific plan of care for a designated group of pediatric 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 problems and desired outcomes, developing individualized care plans, implementing and revising plans as needed, and evaluating outcomes. The nurse administers prescribed treatments and medications, assists physicians with treatments and diagnostic procedures, monitors patients during procedures, documents care and patient responses, and acts effectively in emergencies. The nurse also provides emotional support, patient and family education, discharge planning, and referrals, while collaborating with and providing direction to members of the care team. The position includes contributing to performance improvement and carrying out related duties as required.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
Two to three years of Critical Care RN experience preferred.
Pediatric RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient interviews; explain policies and procedures; review patient charts; and answer questions courteously and accurately.
Assess patients’ physical and psychosocial health, including relevant body systems, mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses, skin condition, pain, coping mechanisms, comprehension, cultural or ethnic needs, and expectations of care.
Document assessment findings, patient status, support needs, and plans of care; communicate pertinent information to the care team and appropriate agencies.
Identify patient problems, teaching needs, desired outcomes, and criteria for measuring outcomes; establish individualized goals and prioritize care activities.
Coordinate cost-effective use of supplies, equipment, and medication to achieve expected outcomes.
Implement, reassess, and revise plans of care as needed, maintaining patient safety and providing emotional support to patients and significant others.
Administer prescribed treatments and medications safely and correctly, including educating patients and significant others about medication and food interactions.
Use and maintain equipment necessary for patient care; apply scientific principles and perform procedures safely, accurately, and efficiently.
Observe patients during treatments and procedures, report and document their condition and responses, and maintain accurate records according to departmental policy.
Respond rapidly and effectively to emergencies and maintain a calm, quiet, restful atmosphere.
Plan for discharge, coordinate appropriate referrals, provide discharge instructions, and arrange for post-hospital care as appropriate.
Evaluate care and patient outcomes, perform variance analysis, and design, implement, and evaluate systems to improve unit care.
Collaborate with physicians and other care team members to plan and carry out treatment regimens; accurately interpret and implement physician-prescribed treatment.
Assist physicians during treatments and diagnostic procedures and keep the Patient Care Manager/designee and/or physician informed of relevant changes in patient condition or treatment.
Use clinical judgment to delegate assignments and ensure they are completed in a timely manner; provide direction to other care team members.
Perform grade I-IV decubitus care and preventive skin care; apply simple dressings using aseptic technique; apply warm or cold compresses and perform irrigations according to facility procedures; perform other skin-care procedures as needed.
Participate in patient and family education, identify teaching opportunities and resources, explain the patient’s condition as indicated, evaluate teaching effectiveness, and document feedback.
Perform related duties as required.