Registered Nurse- Surgical Step Down Unit- Full Time, Nights

NYU Langone Health•Village of Patchogue, NY

11d•$106,916 - $138,356•Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Surgical Step Down Unit. The nurse provides professional nursing care in accordance with physician treatment plans to support the comfort and well-being of patients and their families or support systems. The role includes assessing patient needs, planning and implementing care, monitoring and evaluating progress, and documenting relevant observations. The nurse works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary health team, directs care delivered by other nursing team members, and participates in new employee orientation.

Requirements

Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice acquired through completion of a two-year training program at an accredited School of Nursing.
Current New York State license as a Registered Professional Nurse.
BLS certification and de-escalation training.
BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, when required, must be through the American Heart Association.
Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients and families while recognizing cultural diversity.
Demonstrated customer service excellence.
Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
Analytical ability to assess clinical situations or unit problems and develop solutions.
Ability to maintain knowledge and proficiency in the clinical area and age group served.
Ability to frequently lift or carry more than 75 pounds.
Ability to frequently push or pull more than 100 pounds.
Ability to frequently bend, squat, kneel, climb steps or a ladder, and reach above the shoulders.

Nice To Haves

For Critical Care: one year of ICU/SDU experience.
For ASU RN: one year of critical care experience preferred.
BSN preferred.
PALS preferred.
Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia certification (e.g., CAPA) preferred.
One year of nursing experience in preoperative, perioperative, or post-anesthesia care preferred.
Experience in patient assessment, education, and care planning for pre- and post-operative patients preferred.
Prior experience in discharge planning and coordination of perioperative patients preferred.
Experience with electronic health record systems, including documentation of patient assessments, treatment plans, and discharge instructions preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect patient health data in collaboration with patients, families, and other health care providers, and perform initial and ongoing assessments.
Record relevant information in the nursing portion of the Interdisciplinary Admission Assessment.
Recognize the needs of patients across age groups and cultures, including patients with disabilities, and consider cultural, ethnic, and spiritual aspects of care.
Identify actual or potential problems, patient and family knowledge needs, comfort and pain management needs, and individualized expected outcomes.
Incorporate discharge planning into the admission process and help patients and families identify and secure services for health-related needs.
Develop and communicate individualized, family-centered plans of care that align with assessment findings and physician treatment plans.
Integrate patient and family teaching and learning principles into the care plan based on learning needs and developmental level.
Implement care plans, monitor patients, adapt nursing procedures to individual needs, and provide patient and family education.
Recognize hazards to patient safety and take action to maintain a safe environment.
Collaborate with the care team to implement interventions and assign or delegate tasks according to the state nurse practice act and caregivers’ knowledge and skills.
Administer medications in accordance with policy and procedure, including order transcription and verification, administration, and documentation; seek resources when uncertain.
Evaluate patient progress and responses to interventions, document findings, and revise expected outcomes and care plans as needed.
Identify barriers to desired outcomes and use resources to reduce their impact.
Include patients, families, and other health care providers in evaluating care and communicate to promote continuity.
Provide ethical care that respects patient rights and participate in activities supporting customer satisfaction.
Participate in evaluating the quality and effectiveness of nursing practices and support improvements.
Maintain effective working relationships with staff and other departments; contribute to the professional development of peers and other health care providers.
Facilitate resolution of staff concerns involving patient care or unit functioning, and seek assistance from the Nurse Manager or Nursing Administrative Supervisor when needed.
Accept feedback and participate in performance appraisal and professional development.
Work with management to improve the environment of care for patients, families, and personnel.
Maintain knowledge of nursing service principles, policies, and procedures through learning activities and comply with staff meeting attendance requirements.
Participate in the orientation process for new employees.