Rn-Pd 7Am-5Pm Endoscopy

Northwell Health

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 role assesses patients’ physiologic and psychosocial health, identifies outcomes, develops and implements individualized plans of care, and evaluates the care provided. Responsibilities include administering medications and treatments, assisting with diagnostic procedures, documenting patient status and care, educating patients and families, coordinating discharge planning and referrals, and collaborating with other care team members. The nurse also performs skin and decubitus care and responds effectively to emergencies. The schedule includes varied days and nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call responsibilities on weekdays, weekends, off shifts, and holidays.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
BCLS certification required.
ACLS certification required.
Moderate sedation qualification required.
Endoscopy experience required.
If hired after January 1, 2013, must enroll in an accredited program within 24 months of employment and obtain a BSN within five years of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physiologic health status, including gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and neurological status; mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, skin condition, and pain management.
Assess patients’ psychosocial health status, coping mechanisms, knowledge, comprehension, cultural and ethnic needs, and perceptions and expectations of care.
Communicate and document patients’ health status, psychological status, and plans of care.
Identify actual and potential patient problems, determine teaching needs, develop measurable outcomes, and establish individualized patient goals.
Formulate and document plans of care, set priorities, coordinate cost-effective use of supplies, equipment, and medication, and collaborate with physicians and other team members.
Implement and revise plans of care; maintain patient safety; administer prescribed treatments; use patient-care equipment correctly; provide emotional support; and make and report accurate observations during procedures and treatments.
Maintain accurate documentation of patient treatment, activity, condition, and responses to interventions in accordance with departmental policy.
Respond rapidly and effectively to emergencies and help maintain a calm, quiet, restful atmosphere.
Communicate with patients’ families or caretakers, participate in discharge planning, coordinate referrals, and provide discharge instructions.
Evaluate the effectiveness of care, document outcomes, conduct variance analysis for performance improvement, and contribute to systems that improve unit care.
Collaborate with physicians and care team members to plan and carry out treatment regimens; assist physicians during treatments and diagnostic procedures; and report changes in patient condition or treatment to the Patient Care Manager/designee and/or physician.
Use clinical judgment to delegate assignments to patient care and clerical team members and ensure assignments are completed promptly.
Perform grade I–IV decubitus care, preventive skin care, simple dressing applications, warm and cold compresses, irrigations, and other necessary skin-care procedures.
Administer medications safely and correctly, including IV push medications according to department policy; prepare local solutions and IV drips; document medication administration; and educate patients and significant others about drug and food interactions.
Educate patients and families about conditions and care, communicate pertinent assessment information to care team members and appropriate agencies, use available teaching resources, support early discharge planning, and evaluate and document teaching effectiveness.
Perform related duties as required.
Work varied days and nights, weekends, holidays, and on call on weekdays, weekends, off shifts, and holidays.