Registered Nurse- 2 Main - Full-Time, Day Shift

Position Summary

The successful candidate will execute professional nursing care in accordance with physician treatment plans to provide comfort and well-being to patients and their family or support system.

Job Responsibilities

• Collections patient health data by involving the patient, family and other health care providers
• Performs initial assessment based on patient's presentation
• Records relevant data on the nursing component of the Interdisciplinary Admission Assessment
• Demonstrates awareness of the special needs of each age group or culture served as well as those patients with disabilities
• Ongoing assessments are performed as established by department policy and as warranted by the patient's response
• Incorporates discharge planning into the admission process
• Analyzes the assessment data in determining problem identification
• Identifies expected outcomes individualized to the patient
• Demonstrates the ability to combine theoretical knowledge and clinical expertise to anticipate and plan for the identified patient and family care needs
• Analyzes the assessment data and identifies actual or potential problems that are validated with the patient, family and other health care providers
• Identifies any cultural, ethnic, and spiritual aspects of patient/family dynamics related to the patient's care
• Recognizes the patient's comfort/pain management needs that may impact on the plan of care and desired outcome
• Identifies actual or potential knowledge deficits for the patient and/or family
• Communicates expected outcomes to the patient, family and other health care providers to promote continuity of care
• Develops a plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcome
• Collaborates with the patient, family and appropriate healthcare providers in developing the plan of care
• Formulates 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
• Incorporates teaching and learning principles in the plan of care based on the identified learning needs and developmental level
• Aids the patient and family in identifying and securing services to address health related needs
• Communicates the plan of care to the patient, family and other health care providers to promote continuity of care
• Documents the initial plan of care and provides updates as required
• Establishes realistic goals, sets appropriate priorities and uses time efficiently
• Implements the plan of care for each patient and performs appropriate patient monitoring
• Adapts nursing procedures to meet the needs of the individual patient
• Provides education to the patient and family utilizing the educational assessment
• Recognizes hazards to patient safety and takes action to maintain a safe environment
• Works collaboratively with other team members to implement interventions
• Sets or delegates tasks as defined by the state nurse practice act and according to the knowledge and skills of the caregiver
• Seeks out appropriate resources when uncertain regarding an aspect about medication administration
• Complies with medication policy and procedure for order transcription/verification, drug administration and documentation
• Evaluates the patient's progress toward attainment of outcomes
• Documents the patient's response to interventions and revisions to the plan of care
• Ongoing assessment data is used to revise expected outcomes and the patient plan of care as needed
• Identifies barriers to achieving desired patient/family outcomes and utilizes resources to diminish the negative impact on the patient/family
• Communicates with and includes the patient, family and other health care providers in the evaluation process
• Provides care that demonstrates ethical beliefs and respect for patient's rights
• Demonstrates and participates in activities that support customer satisfaction
• Participates in the evaluation of the quality and effectiveness of nursing practices and supports measures to improve practice
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain effective interactions with the staff on the unit and in other departments
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and other health care providers
• Demonstrates the ability to act as a facilitator when dealing with other staff members regarding issues concerning patient care and/or functioning on the unit
• Sets up and utilizes the Nurse Manager or Nursing Administrative Supervisor to address issues that require their assistance to resolve
• Engages in performance appraisal identifying areas of strength as well as areas where professional development would be beneficial
• Works collaboratively with management to improve the environment of care for patients, families and personnel
• Maintains knowledge base through participation in learning situations such as departmental meetings, educational programs, professional association membership, journal review or committee participation
• Complies with staff meeting attendance requirement

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• BLS certification and de-escalation training
• ACLS (ICU, Float pool, Emergency Dept)
• T_CAR Certification (SICU, PACU)
• For Emergency Dept: PALS, TNCC (within first year)
• BLS, ACLS, PALS must be through AHA
• 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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 Year Critical Care Experience
• 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