Registered Nurse (Blood Bank)

About the Role

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 of patient care. Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments. Uses leadership skills and clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and directing/delegating activities of the patient care unit team.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient interview, explains policies and procedures to patient/significant others, and reviews patient’s chart.
• Assesses gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and neurological health status.
• Determines mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, skin condition, and adjusts plan of care accordingly.
• Assesses level of pain and pain management; communicates and documents patient’s physiologic health status and plan of care.
• Assesses patient’s psychosocial health status, coping mechanisms, knowledge level, and cultural/ethnic requirements.
• Identifies patient outcomes, develops criteria for measurement, and establishes individualized patient goals.
• Coordinates cost-effective use of supplies, equipment, and medication to achieve expected outcomes.
• Documents and collaborates on the plan of care with physicians and other health team members.
• Implements the plan of care, ensuring safety precautions and patient needs are met (e.g., side rails up, call lights within reach).
• Administers prescribed treatments, uses equipment safely, and provides emotional support to patients and significant others.
• Makes accurate observations of patient conditions and documents responses to interventions.
• Participates in discharge planning, provides discharge instructions, and coordinates referrals.
• Evaluates care provided, measures effectiveness, and performs variance analysis for performance improvement.
• Collaborates with care team members in planning and carrying out treatment regimens.
• Accurately interprets and implements treatment regimens as prescribed by the physician.
• Assists physicians during treatments and/or diagnostic procedures.
• Performs skin care procedures, including decubitus care, preventive measures, dressings, compresses, and irrigations.
• Administers medications correctly, educates patients on drug/food interactions, and documents administration.
• Provides patient and family education, explains conditions, and evaluates teaching effectiveness.
• Communicates assessment data to care team members and appropriate agencies.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and obtain a BSN Degree within five years of job entry date.
• Current License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.

Pay

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation. Several factors may be considered when determining base salary and/or rate (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity).