RN - Lactation

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • New York, NY

1d • $40 - $58 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for using the nursing process to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients during a shift. Prioritizes direct nursing care and uses time and resources efficiently within a standards-based framework. The role also serves as a clinical resource, supports and educates patients and families, coordinates care with the healthcare team and community resources, and contributes to patient-care quality and team effectiveness.

This part-time position is based at 1100 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico. The schedule is varied days and hours. The compensation range is $39.69–$58.17. The position is non-exempt.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited academic nursing program; minimum ADN preparation.
• New Mexico or Compact State nursing license.
• Required certification from AHA, ASHI, or Red Cross.
• BLS certification for all RN roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient-care delivery and direct or delegate assignments to home health aides and nursing staff according to patient acuity and staff capability; anticipate future needs.
• Provide direct patient care, evaluate outcomes, consult with specialists as needed, and adjust nursing care processes to support optimal care.
• Coordinate care with patients, families, other disciplines, physicians, and community resources or programs.
• Support patients and families and ensure patients understand their rights and responsibilities, advance directives, and informed consent during admission.
• Assess and direct patient and family teaching needs, using return demonstrations and teaching aids in the home setting.
• Maintain knowledge of current nursing research, practice standards, guidelines, protocols, and hospital policies and programs to improve care quality.
• Maintain proficiency with equipment used in nursing practice.
• Communicate effectively and assist members of the nursing team and other disciplines; participate in problem-solving and conflict resolution to maintain team cohesiveness.
• Perform on-call duties, including phone triage and visits when needed.
• Direct educational needs related to the top 10 ICD-9 codes and/or diagnoses, including diabetes, wounds and post-surgical care, arthritis, newborns, Coumadin dependency, malnutrition and nutrition needs, medication instruction, pain and symptom control, and hospice care.
• Supervise home health aides in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid rules and regulations.
• Perform other functions as required.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
• Staff Safety wearable badge that allows nurses to discreetly call for help when safety is a concern.
• Differentials for night and weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and eligible lead roles.
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• EPIC electronic charting system.
• Wellness program with access to free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree