Registered Nurse - NICU

Northwell•Bay Shore, NY

10h•$58 - $85

About The Position

Performs the duties of a professional nurse in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for assigned patients. Records comprehensive documentation of patient care and demonstrates professional competence according to established Southside Hospital Standards of Care. The role includes NICU nursing and OB float responsibilities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
At least 2 years of NICU experience.
BLS certification required.
NRP certification required.
If hired after September 1, 2010, must enroll in an accredited program within 24 months of employment and obtain a BSN within five years of the employment date.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect and organize patient data from available resources; examine patients and document their physical and psychosocial condition, history, health habits, and perceptions.
Develop prioritized care plans with patient and/or family participation, identify educational needs and coping mechanisms, and collaborate with the health team.
Anticipate workflow, complete tasks, and respond to schedule changes and emergencies.
Deliver individualized care that respects patients' worth and dignity; support hygiene, appearance, hydration, elimination, and appropriate independence.
Involve patients and families in care when therapeutic, identify changes in physical symptoms, and take appropriate action.
Administer medications and treatments according to policies and procedures; monitor and respond to behavioral and physiological changes related to medications.
Use medical and surgical asepsis, demonstrate skill with patient-care equipment, protect patients from environmental hazards, and use and enforce Universal Precautions.
Respond to patient anxiety or distress and provide appropriate mental and social stimulation.
Implement teaching plans using teaching and learning principles and evaluate teaching through patient or significant-other verbalization.
Measure progress toward goals using current data, initiate nursing actions when patients do not progress, and refer unmet needs to appropriate personnel while obtaining feedback.
Document admission status, care-plan data, nursing notes, patient progress and response, relevant flow-sheet information, and discharge status.
Make decisions based on sound judgment and known facts; suggest constructive changes to patient-care delivery or monitoring.
Participate in review and revision of policies and procedures as directed, and serve on committees.
Perform related duties as required.