Registered Nurse (RN) - TCU

Northwell•Mount Sinai, NY

About The Position

The Registered Nurse 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. The nurse collaborates with physicians and other health team members to coordinate and implement procedures and treatments, and 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 needs and expected outcomes, developing individualized care plans, implementing and evaluating treatments, documenting care, and educating patients and significant others. The nurse also supports patient safety, discharge planning, referrals, and coordination of the care team, while contributing to performance improvement and responding effectively to emergencies.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
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.
Specialized certifications as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Interview patients, explain policies and procedures, review charts, and answer questions courteously.
Assess patients’ gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, neurological, psychosocial, mobility, sensory, skin, pain, and other relevant health status; document findings and adjust care plans as appropriate.
Assess patients’ coping mechanisms, knowledge, comprehension, cultural and ethnic requirements, and teaching needs; identify support services and communicate or document psychosocial status and plans.
Identify patient problems and outcomes, develop measurable outcome criteria and individualized goals, prioritize care activities, and document the plan of care.
Coordinate cost-effective use of supplies, equipment, and medication; collaborate with physicians and other health team members in planning and implementing care.
Implement and evaluate the plan of care, reassess patients, revise plans as needed, and maintain safety precautions.
Administer prescribed treatments and medications safely and correctly; use patient-care equipment and apply scientific principles and aseptic technique during procedures.
Provide emotional support to patients and significant others, communicate with families or caretakers, and maintain a calm and restful environment.
Accurately observe, report, and document patients’ conditions, treatments, activities, responses, and interventions according to departmental policy.
Respond rapidly and effectively to emergencies and use clinical judgment to delegate assignments and ensure their timely completion.
Participate in discharge planning, coordinate referrals and post-hospital care, provide discharge instructions, and evaluate the care provided against patient outcomes.
Measure the effectiveness of care, perform variance analysis, and design, implement, and evaluate systems to improve care in the unit.
Interpret and implement physician-prescribed treatment regimens; assist physicians during treatments and diagnostic procedures; keep the Patient Care Manager/designee and/or physician informed of relevant changes.
Perform grade I-IV decubitus care, preventive skin care, simple dressings, warm and cold compresses, irrigations, and other skin-care procedures as needed and consistent with facility procedures.
Identify medications by action, dosage, side effects, and patient implications; meet the medication administration examination standard and demonstrate preparation of local solutions.
Educate patients and significant others about drug and food interactions, conditions, and other relevant topics; use available teaching opportunities and resources, evaluate teaching effectiveness, and document feedback.
Perform related duties as required.