Registered Nurse Recovery Room Evenings (PACU or ICU exp req) - LOH 1199
About The Position
NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide recovery-room patient care. The nurse carries out responsibilities across the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, identifying expected outcomes, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Care must be competent, safe, compassionate, and consistent with NYU Langone Health Patient Care and Nursing Standards. As a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, the nurse develops an initial plan of care with a physician or nurse practitioner and collaborates with the team to implement a comprehensive, patient-centered plan. The role also requires applying assignment and delegation principles consistent with the New York State Nurse Practice Act.
Requirements
- Current Registered Professional Nurse license in New York State.
- Baccalaureate degree in Nursing.
- At least one year of PACU or critical care nursing experience.
- Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications through the American Heart Association.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
- Physical stamina, manual dexterity, and visual acuity to perform the responsibilities.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Nice To Haves
- Membership in pertinent professional organizations.
Responsibilities
- Collect patient healthcare data systematically and on an ongoing basis using appropriate assessment techniques and instruments.
- Demonstrate knowledge of NYU Langone Health Core Values and incorporate them into work.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and promote collegial relationships.
- Coordinate unit activities to support patient care in a healing, humane, and caring environment.
- Support the institution's and nursing departments' mission, philosophy, standards, goals, and objectives.
- Distinguish professional nursing activities from activities that may be delegated to ancillary staff.
- Participate in Unit Practice Council and Nursing Wide Councils.
- Participate in quality improvement activities that promote patient, family, physician, and staff satisfaction.
- Participate in clinical inquiry and activities that foster evidence-based practice.
- Maintain awareness of current evidence-based practice and apply relevant research to patient care.
- Participate in unit-based quality and performance improvement programs.
- Use resources to address individual learning needs and promote professional development in clinical practice.
- Serve as a support and resource for nursing staff and students.
- Engage in self-assessment and professional growth and development activities.
- Maintain current knowledge and competence needed to fulfill responsibilities.
- Consider the needs and behaviors of specific patient age and cultural groups in patient care.
- Educate patients and families to facilitate health adjustment to new or changed health patterns.
- Evaluate patient progress toward expected outcomes.
- Participate in activities related to professional standards, the New York State Nurse Practice Act, and applicable outside-agency regulations.
- Function as a respectful member of the healthcare team.
- Implement interventions identified in the plan of care.
- Develop a plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.
- Identify expected outcomes and anticipate unexpected or adverse outcomes for each patient.
- Analyze assessment and reassessment data to determine nursing diagnoses.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
- Financial security benefits.
- Generous time-off program.
- Employee resource groups for peer support.
- Holistic employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive-care well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
