Registered Nurse - Ambulatory (Pediatrics Cardiology)

Northwell•New York, NY

2d•$68,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Registered Nurse performs an age-specific plan of care for a designated group of ambulatory pediatric cardiology patients. The nurse uses the nursing process to assess patients, identify diagnoses and expected outcomes, plan and implement care, and evaluate results. The role collaborates with physicians and other health team members to coordinate and carry out procedures and treatments, and uses leadership skills and clinical judgment to coordinate patient care and direct or delegate activities of the patient care team. The nurse assesses patients’ physiologic and psychosocial health, identifies patient needs and goals, formulates individualized plans of care, administers treatments and medications, and documents patient conditions and responses. The role includes maintaining patient safety, assisting with diagnostic procedures, providing wound and skin care, supporting discharge planning, coordinating referrals and follow-up resources, and educating patients and families. The nurse also evaluates care outcomes and participates in performance improvement activities.

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.
Previous experience in Pediatrics highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physiologic health, including conducting interviews and comprehensive assessments, evaluating mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, skin condition, pain, and pain management, and documenting health status and the plan of care.
Assess patients’ psychosocial health, including coping mechanisms, knowledge and comprehension, cultural and ethnic requirements, care expectations, and support needs; document findings and care plans.
Identify actual and potential patient problems, teaching needs, measurable outcomes, and individualized patient goals.
Formulate and document plans of care, establish priorities, coordinate cost-effective use of supplies, equipment, and medication, and collaborate with physicians and other health team members.
Implement plans of care, maintain patient safety, administer prescribed treatments, use necessary equipment correctly, reassess patients, revise care plans as appropriate, and document treatments, conditions, activities, and responses.
Provide emotional support and communicate effectively with patients, families, and caretakers; respond effectively to emergencies and maintain an appropriate care environment.
Participate in discharge planning and patient education; provide discharge instructions and clear guidance on treatments, procedures, self-care, and ongoing health management; coordinate referrals and follow-up resources; evaluate patient and family understanding.
Evaluate care outcomes, document the effectiveness of care, 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; assist with treatments and diagnostic procedures; report changes in patient condition; and delegate care assignments using clinical judgment.
Provide preventive skin care, wound care, and care for Stage I–IV pressure ulcers; apply dressings and compresses and perform irrigations and other skin-care procedures according to facility procedures.
Administer medications safely and correctly, including preparation and administration of medications and IV medications in accordance with department policy; document administration and educate patients and significant others about drug and food interactions.
Perform related duties as required.