RN - PD (FH) Operating Room

Northwell•New York, NY

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 includes assessing patients’ physiologic and psychosocial health, identifying outcomes and teaching needs, formulating and implementing individualized plans of care, administering medications, supporting patients and families, and evaluating care outcomes. The nurse collaborates with the care team, assists physicians during treatments and diagnostic procedures, delegates assignments appropriately, and performs skin and decubitus care. 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.
If hired after September 1, 2010, must be enrolled in an accredited program within 24 months of employment and obtain a BSN within five years of employment.
Minimum two years of Operating Room RN experience is preferred.
BCLS and ACLS are preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
BCLS certification.
ACLS certification.
Minimum two years of Operating Room RN experience.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physiologic health, including gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and neurological status; mobility, sensory deficits, prosthesis use, skin condition, and pain.
Interview patients, explain policies and procedures, review charts, answer questions, and communicate and document health status and plans of care.
Assess psychosocial health, coping mechanisms, knowledge and comprehension, cultural and ethnic requirements, and support needs; communicate and document findings and care plans.
Identify actual and potential patient problems, establish outcome measures and individualized goals, and identify patient and family teaching needs.
Formulate and prioritize plans of care; coordinate cost-effective use of supplies, equipment, and medication; document plans 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 carry out procedures safely and efficiently.
Observe, report, and document patient condition, treatment, activity, and responses to medical and nursing interventions using departmental documentation methods.
Respond rapidly and effectively to emergencies, maintain a calm and restful environment, communicate with families or caretakers, and participate in discharge planning and referrals.
Evaluate care effectiveness and outcomes, perform variance analysis for performance improvement, and design, implement, and evaluate systems to improve unit care.
Collaborate with physicians and other care team members, interpret and implement prescribed treatment regimens, assist during treatments and diagnostic procedures, and report changes in patient condition or treatment.
Use clinical judgment to delegate assignments to patient care and support staff and ensure assignments are completed in a timely manner.
Perform grade I–IV decubitus care and preventive skin care, apply simple dressings using aseptic technique, apply warm and cold compresses, perform irrigations, and perform other skin-care procedures as needed.
Administer medications safely and correctly; demonstrate knowledge of medication actions, dosages, side effects, and implications; prepare local solutions and IV drips; administer and document medications, including IV push medications per policy; and educate patients about drug and food interactions.
Educate patients and significant others about their condition, communicate pertinent assessment data to care team members and agencies, use health-teaching resources, plan for discharge and referrals, and evaluate and document teaching effectiveness.
Perform related duties as required.