Registered Nurse Casual (RN)- Brooklyn Hospice

Northwell•New York, NY

About The Position

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. Collaborates with physicians and other health team members to coordinate and implement procedures and treatments. Uses leadership skills and clinical judgment to coordinate patient care and direct or delegate activities of the patient care unit team. The Registered Nurse assesses patients’ physiologic and psychosocial health, identifies outcomes and individualized goals, formulates and implements care plans, and evaluates care effectiveness. The role includes administering medications and treatments, providing skin and wound care, maintaining accurate documentation, supporting patients and families, participating in education and discharge planning, and collaborating with and directing other care team members. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
If hired after September 1, 2010, must be enrolled in an accredited program within 24 months of employment and obtain a BSN within five years of the employment date.
Meet the standard on the medication administration examination.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
BCLS preferred.
ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physiologic health status, including relevant systems, mobility, sensory deficits, skin condition, pain, and pain management; communicate and document findings and care plans.
Assess patients’ psychosocial health, including expectations, coping mechanisms, comprehension, and cultural or ethnic requirements; document status and coordinate support resources as appropriate.
Identify patient problems, teaching needs, measurable outcomes, and individualized goals.
Formulate and prioritize plans of care, coordinate cost-effective use of supplies, equipment, and medications, and collaborate with physicians and other health team members.
Implement and revise plans of care; maintain patient safety; administer prescribed treatments; use equipment correctly; provide emotional support; respond to emergencies; document care and patient responses; and participate in discharge planning and referrals.
Evaluate the effectiveness of care, document outcomes, perform variance analysis, and contribute to systems that improve unit care.
Collaborate with physicians and other care team members to plan and carry out treatment regimens; assist with procedures; report changes in patient condition; and delegate and oversee appropriate assignments to other care team members.
Perform grade I–IV decubitus care and preventive skin care, including dressings, compresses, irrigations, and related procedures.
Administer medications safely, demonstrate medication knowledge and preparation, document administration, and educate patients and significant others about medication and food interactions.
Educate patients and families about conditions and care, communicate relevant assessment information to the care team and appropriate agencies, identify teaching opportunities, plan for discharge, and evaluate teaching effectiveness.
Perform related duties as required.