RN-Cardiology-Greenlawn, Long Island-Full Time-Day-Offsite
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse who provides safe, competent, quality care based on nursing theory and research to a designated group of patients and significant others. Responsibilities Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered and applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions. Provides direct, continuous, (where applicable), care for a specific caseload of patients through application of the nursing process based upon theory, research, and approved Department of Nursing and institutional standards. Coordinates patient care activities, based on established priorities, including teaching, rounding, counseling, and discharge planning, and directs/delegates appropriately to members of the health care team. Participates in performance improvement, nursing quality, nursing research activities and utilizes same in clinical practice. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for nursing practice and the delivery of safe, competent patient care. Maintains clinical competence and is responsible for own professional growth and development along the continuum from advanced beginner to expert. Functions as a professional role model and preceptor for students, new hires, and staff. Supports the mission, philosophy, standards, and objectives of the institution and department.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science with a major in Nursing.
- Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing hired prior to January 1995.
- Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing with current matriculation in a BSN program with graduation date within one year of hire will be considered by the Clinical Director of Nursing.
- Must have relevant clinical competence in area of nursing practice; new graduates possess current knowledge of the nursing process and its application.
- Name: Registered Nurse Issuing Agency: Department of Health / Office of Professions Licensed as a Registered Nurse with current registration in New York State
- Name: Basic Life Saver (BLS) Issuing Agency: AHA
Responsibilities
- Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered and applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.
- Provides direct, continuous, (where applicable), care for a specific caseload of patients through application of the nursing process based upon theory, research, and approved Department of Nursing and institutional standards.
- Coordinates patient care activities, based on established priorities, including teaching, rounding, counseling, and discharge planning, and directs/delegates appropriately to members of the health care team.
- Participates in performance improvement, nursing quality, nursing research activities and utilizes same in clinical practice.
- Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for nursing practice and the delivery of safe, competent patient care.
- Maintains clinical competence and is responsible for own professional growth and development along the continuum from advanced beginner to expert.
- Functions as a professional role model and preceptor for students, new hires, and staff.
- Supports the mission, philosophy, standards, and objectives of the institution and department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
