About The Position
The Registered Nurse performs an age-specific plan of care for an assigned group of patients using the nursing process: 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’ physiologic and psychosocial health, identifying patient outcomes, establishing individualized goals and priorities, and documenting and coordinating plans of care. The nurse implements and evaluates care, administers treatments and medications safely, assists with procedures, monitors and documents patient conditions and responses, and acts effectively in emergency situations. The position also involves patient and family education, discharge planning, collaboration with care team members, delegation of appropriate activities, and decubitus and other skin care. Related duties may be assigned as required.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing required.
- Minimum 1–2 years of professional nursing experience in the related specialty.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State required.
- BLS certification required.
- Specialized certifications as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ physiologic health status, including relevant systems, mobility, sensory deficits, skin condition, pain, and response to care; communicate and document findings and plans of care.
- Assess patients’ psychosocial health status, including coping, knowledge, comprehension, cultural or ethnic needs, and expectations; document findings and identify appropriate support resources.
- Identify actual and potential patient problems, develop measurable outcomes and individualized goals, and identify teaching needs.
- Formulate and document individualized plans of care, establish priorities, coordinate appropriate use of supplies, equipment, and medications, and collaborate with physicians and other health team members.
- Implement plans of care, maintain patient safety, administer treatments, use patient-care equipment correctly, provide emotional support, monitor and document patient condition and responses, and respond effectively to emergencies.
- Communicate with patients, families, caretakers, physicians, and care team members; participate in discharge planning, coordinate referrals, and provide discharge instructions.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of care, document outcomes, perform variance analysis, and contribute to systems improvements in the unit.
- Collaborate with physicians and other care team members in planning and carrying out treatment regimens; assist physicians with treatments and diagnostic procedures and keep appropriate staff informed of changes in patient condition or treatment.
- Use clinical judgment to delegate assignments to Patient Care Associates, Support Care Associates, and Clerical Service Associates, and ensure assignments are completed in a timely manner.
- Perform grade I–IV decubitus care and related skin care procedures, including preventive measures, dressings, compresses, and irrigations, following facility procedures and aseptic technique.
- Administer medications safely and correctly, including IV push medications according to department policy; document administration and educate patients and significant others about drug and food interactions.
- Participate in patient and family education, use available teaching resources, evaluate teaching effectiveness, and document results.
- Perform related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
