Registered Nurse (RN) PICU

Northwell Health

About The Position

Performs an age-specific plan of care for a designated group of patients using the nursing process: 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 includes assessing patients’ physical and psychosocial health, identifying problems and care needs, establishing individualized goals, implementing and revising care plans, administering treatments and medications, documenting patient status and responses, and supporting patients and families. The nurse also contributes to patient and family education, discharge planning, care coordination, emergency response, and performance improvement. Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
Specialized certifications as needed.
At least 2 years of Pediatric ICU RN experience.
Must enroll in an accredited BSN program within 2 years and obtain a BSN degree within 5 years of job entry.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Interview patients; explain policies and procedures; review charts; and answer questions courteously and accurately.
Assess physical and psychosocial health, including relevant body systems, mobility, sensory deficits, skin condition, pain, coping mechanisms, comprehension, and cultural or ethnic needs.
Communicate and document assessments, patient status, care plans, support needs, treatments, activities, and responses to interventions using methods required by departmental policy.
Identify patient problems, desired outcomes, measurement criteria, and teaching needs; develop individualized goals and prioritize care activities.
Coordinate cost-effective use of supplies, equipment, and medications in support of patient outcomes.
Implement, reassess, and revise plans of care; maintain patient safety; provide emotional support; and carry out procedures safely, promptly, and efficiently.
Administer prescribed treatments and medications correctly and safely, and educate patients and significant others about medication and food interactions.
Observe and report patient conditions during treatments and procedures, and act effectively in emergency situations.
Collaborate with physicians and other care team members in planning and carrying out treatment regimens; assist physicians during treatments and diagnostic procedures; and communicate changes in patient condition or treatment to the appropriate personnel.
Use clinical judgment to delegate care assignments, direct other care team members, and ensure assignments are completed on time.
Perform decubitus care, preventive skin care, simple dressings using aseptic technique, warm and cold compresses, irrigations, and other skin-care procedures as necessary.
Participate in patient and family education, evaluate teaching effectiveness, and document the results.
Participate in discharge planning, coordinate appropriate referrals, and provide discharge instructions.
Measure and document care effectiveness, conduct variance analysis related to outcomes, and design, implement, and evaluate systems to improve unit care.