Registered Nurse (Flex) - Medical Surgical

About the Role

Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the staff nurse is responsible for the application of the nursing process and evidence-based knowledge, judgment, and technical nursing skills in the delivery of nursing care to a patient or group of patients with medical and surgical conditions on an assigned shift.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates an ability to obtain and interpret information based on age-specific standards of the patient population served.
• Demonstrates an ability to recognize growth and development issues for the age-specific patient group cared for.
• Demonstrates an ability to make appropriate care decisions for the age-specific patient population group.
• Maintains and applies standards of care in caring for patients with medical and surgical conditions/diagnoses.
• Completes educational requirements for caring for Stroke patients and applies ASA standards.
• Applies ONS standards in caring for Oncology patients.
• Utilizes the nursing process in patient care:
  • Assesses condition of the patient and documents findings in EHR.
  • Implements appropriate nursing interventions to facilitate recovery and prevent complications.
  • Evaluates patient’s response to interventions and communicates with other healthcare team members to revise or maintain the plan of care.
  • Implements discharge planning based on patient care needs.
  • Initiates and documents patient education based on the treatment plan in a language the patient understands.
• Documents assessment, interventions, changes in the patient’s condition, and response to interventions based on hospital policy, including RRT and Code 99.
• Initiates appropriate actions effectively in emergent situations.
• Demonstrates efforts in the prevention of hospital-acquired conditions (HAC) and falls.
• Communicates with colleagues and the interdisciplinary team about the prevention, treatment, and patient care needs of those with or at risk for pressure injuries (reports, dietary consults, communicates with physicians).
• Applies HIPAA Regulations/Patient confidentiality by safeguarding Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Maintains a culture of safety by properly identifying patients using two identifiers, accurate and timely documentation, and prevention of medication errors.

Requirements

• Education:
  • Internal & 1199 SEIU: Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
  • Non-1199 SEIU Candidates: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Master’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Experience: Minimum three (3) years of medical-surgical nursing, charge nursing, or equivalent experience.
• Licenses and Certifications:
  • Current NY State RN License required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association, required.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association, required.
  • Medical Surgical Certification required.

Skills

• Critical thinking, math, and computer skills.
• Works as a team player; demonstrates respect and professionalism in all interactions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to read, write, see, and hear English.

Physical Requirements

• Physically demanding, high-stress environment requiring prolonged periods of standing, reaching, and walking throughout the working day.
• Required to stoop, bend, lift, and carry items weighing up to 35 pounds for routine performance of essential functions.
• Exposure to:
  • Adverse indoor and outdoor environmental conditions.
  • Bloodborne pathogens, blood, and body fluids.
  • Physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks).
  • Communicable diseases, chemical hazards, and radiation.
  • Repetitive motions.
• Full range of body motion; able to lift up to 100 pounds, if necessary, to assist in lifting and moving patients.
• Manual and finger dexterity, as well as hand-eye coordination.
• Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range.
• Frequent sitting at a desk working on a computer.
• Ability to flex working hours.