Registered Nurse - Ambulatory (Cardiology)

Northwell•New York, NY

2d•$68,000 - $115,000

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’ physiologic and psychosocial health, identifying individualized outcomes and teaching needs, and developing and implementing plans of care. The nurse administers treatments and medications, monitors and documents patient status and responses, provides wound and pressure-ulcer care, supports patients and families, and participates in discharge planning, referrals, and follow-up. The nurse evaluates outcomes and contributes to performance improvement, while collaborating with providers and directing care-team activities as appropriate.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred.
Prior Telemetry/Cardiology experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physiologic health, including comprehensive health status, mobility, sensory deficits, skin condition, pain, and response to care; communicate and document assessment findings and plans of care.
Assess patients’ psychosocial health, including coping mechanisms, understanding, expectations, and cultural or ethnic needs; document status and coordinate support services as appropriate.
Identify patient problems, outcome measures, individualized goals, and teaching needs.
Develop, prioritize, document, and coordinate plans of care with physicians and other health team members, including cost-effective use of supplies, equipment, and medication.
Implement and revise plans of care; maintain patient safety; administer prescribed treatments; use equipment correctly; document care and patient responses; respond effectively to emergencies; and provide a calm, supportive environment.
Participate in discharge planning and provide discharge instructions, patient education, referrals, and follow-up resources; evaluate patient and family understanding and the effectiveness of teaching.
Evaluate care outcomes, document effectiveness, perform variance analysis, and contribute to systems that improve care in the unit.
Collaborate with physicians and other care-team members to plan and carry out treatment; assist with treatments and diagnostic procedures; report changes in patient condition; and delegate assignments using clinical judgment.
Provide wound and pressure-ulcer care, preventive skin care, dressings, compresses, and irrigations in accordance with facility procedures.
Administer and document medications safely and correctly, including IVP medications as required by department policy; educate patients and significant others about medication and food interactions.
Perform related duties as required.