Job DescriptionNYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center, providing care to residents of eastern Long Island. The hospital facility is home to the Knapp Cardiac Care Center—an advanced heart disease diagnostic and treatment facility—as well as a modern ambulatory surgical pavilion with specialized services including women’s imaging, a sleep laboratory, and bariatric surgery. Our Provisional Level 2 Trauma Center delivers comprehensive and specialized care for patients with traumatic injuries. The Stroke Center at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is designated by the New York State Department of Health as a Primary Stroke Center, with expert neurologists available to provide treatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Additionally, NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk has multiple outpatient sites, including an outpatient wound care center, a hemodialysis center, and various primary care and specialty offices. For more information, go to NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk , and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.\nPosition Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Registered Nurse- 2N/S- Full Time - Nights - NSG-2 North/South - Full-Time - Full Time - Nights
In this role, the successful candidate In this role, the successful candidate executes professional nursing care in accordance with physician treatment plans in order to provide for the comfort and well-being of patients and their family or support system. In doing so, assesses the patient's needs, plans and implements the treatment plan, observes and evaluates the patient's progress and documents pertinent observations. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary health team to meet the holistic needs of the patient. Directs the delivery of nursing care by the other members of the nursing team. Participates in the orientation process of new employees.\nJob Responsibilities:\n\nThe registered nurse collects patient health data by involving the patient, family and other health care providers\nPerforms initial assessment based on patient's presentation.\nRecords relevant data on the nursing component of the Interdisciplinary Admission Assessment.\nDemonstrates awareness of the special needs of each age group or culture served as well as those patients with disabilities.\nOngoing assessments are performed as established by department policy and as warranted by the patient's response.\nIncorporates discharge planning into the admission process. \nAnalyzes the assessment data in determining problem identification. Identifies expected outcomes individualized to the patient.\nDemonstrates the ability to combine theoretical knowledge and clinical expertise to anticipate and plan for the identified patient and family care needs.\nAnalyzes the assessment data and identifies actual or potential problems that are validated with the patient, family and other health care providers.\nIdentifies any cultural, ethnic, and spiritual aspects of patient/family dynamics related to the patient's care.\nRecognizes the patient's comfort/pain management needs that may impact on the plan of care and desired outcome.\nIdentifies actual or potential knowledge deficits for the patient and/or family.\nCommunicates expected outcomes to the patient, family and other health care providers to promote continuity of care.\nDevelops a plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcome.\nCollaborates with the patient, family and appropriate healthcare providers in developing the plan of care.\nFormulates a family centered plan of care consistent with the assessment of the patient's needs and the physician's treatment plan; Integrates identified cultural, ethnic and spiritual aspects of care into the plan.\nIncorporates teaching and learning principles in the plan of care based on the identified learning needs and developmental level.\nAssists the patient and family in identifying and securing services to address health related needs\nCommunicates the plan of care to the patient, family and other health care providers to promote continuity of care.\nDocuments the initial plan of care and provides updates as required.\nEstablishes realistic goals, sets appropriate priorities and uses time efficiently\nImplements the plan of care for each patient and performs appropriate patient monitoring.\nAdapts nursing procedures to meet the needs of the individual patient.\nProvides education to the patient and family utilizing the educational assessment.\nRecognizes hazards to patient safety and takes action to maintain a safe environment.\nWorks collaboratively with other team members to implement interventions.\nAssigns or delegates tasks as defined by the state nurse practice act and according to the knowledge and skills of the caregiver.\nDemonstrates knowledge regarding drug administration, incompatibilities, contraindications and adverse effects. Seeks out appropriate resources when uncertain regarding an aspect about medication administration.\nComplies with medication policy and procedure for order transcription/verification, drug administration and documentation.\nEvaluates the patient's progress toward attainment of outcomes.\nDocuments the patient's response to interventions and revisions to the plan of care.\nOngoing assessment data is used to revise expected outcomes and the patient plan of care as needed\nIdentifies barriers to achieving desired patient/family outcomes and utilizes resources to diminish the negative impact on the patient/family.\nCommunicates with and includes the patient, family and other health care providers in the evaluation process.\nProvides care that demonstrates ethical beliefs and respect for patient's rights.\nDemonstrates and participates in activities that support customer satisfaction.\nParticipates in the evaluation of the quality and effectiveness of nursing practices and supports measures to improve practice.\nDemonstrates the ability to maintain effective interactions with the staff on the unit and in other departments.\nInteracts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and other health care providers.\nDemonstrates the ability to act as a facilitator when dealing with other staff members regarding issues concerning patient care and/or functioning on the unit.\nSeeks out and utilizes the Nurse Manager or Nursing Administrative Supervisor to address issues that require their assistance to resolve.\nAccepts feedback from peers and management for the purposes of improved patient care and/or unit functioning.\nEngages in performance appraisal identifying areas of strength as well as areas where professional development would be beneficial.\nWorks collaboratively with management to improve the environment of care for patients, families and personnel.\nDemonstrates a working knowledge of the principles, policies and procedures specific to the assigned nursing service.\nMaintains knowledge base through participation in learning situations such as departmental meetings, educational programs, professional association membership, journal review or committee participation\nComplies with staff meeting attendance requirement.\n\n \nMinimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice acquired through completion of a two year training at an accredited School of Nursing
Current New York State license as a Registered Professional Nurse
Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients and their families that demonstrate recognition of cultural diversity
Practice reflects customer service excellence
Ability to clearly communicate in verbal and written format
Analytical ability to assess and develop solutions to clinical situations or unit problems.
Maintains knowledge and proficiency in the clinical area and age group served.
BLS certification and de-escalation training
ACLS (ICU, Float pool)
TCAR Certification (SICU, PACU)
Ability to frequently lift/carry more than 75 lbs.
Ability to frequently push/pull more than 100 lbs.
Ability to frequently bend, squat, kneel, climb steps/ladder and reach above shoulders..
Required Licenses: Registered Nurse License-NYS\nPreferred Qualifications:
For ASU RN:
1 year critical care experience preferred
BSN preferred
PALS preferred
Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia (e.g. CAPA) preferred.
1 year of nursing experience in preoperative, perioperative, or post-anesthesia care preferred
Experience in patient assessment, education, and care planning for pre and post-operative patients preferred
Prior experience in discharge planning and coordination of perioperative patients preferred
Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems, including documentation of patient assessments, treatment plans, and discharge instructions preferred\nQualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online
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