Registered Nurse, Per Diem - Solid Organ Transplant NIGHTS (2 yrs relevant exp rqrd)

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Per Diem Registered Nurse to join our Solid Organ Transplant team on the NIGHTS shift. The successful candidate will carry out patient care responsibilities with emphasis on decision-making related to the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, identification of expected outcomes, planning, implementation, and evaluation. You will provide competent, safe, and compassionate care based on established NYU Langone Health Patient Care and Nursing Standards. As a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, you will formulate the initial plan of care with the provider (physician or nurse practitioner) and collaborate to implement a comprehensive, patient-centered plan of care to achieve expected outcomes. You will utilize principles of assignment and delegation consistent with the NY State Nurse Practice Act.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a solid foundation and understanding of organizational goals as outlined within the quality and safety performance improvement plan (QSPIP) and nurse-sensitive quality indicators (e.g., unit-based quality measures such as HAPU, CAUTI, CLABSI, Falls).
• Collects, assesses, and documents patient healthcare data.
• Involves patient/family and the interdisciplinary team to identify a plan of care and outcomes that are realistic and measurable.
• Prioritizes care based upon data collected.
• Documents assessment and reassessment in medical records.
• Implements interventions in the coordination of patient care in a safe, timely, and appropriate manner and applies the escalation process.
• Considers needs and behaviors of specific patient age groups and cultural groups in all patient care activities.
• Documents interventions per hospital standard.
• Educates the patient/family regarding health status and established plan of care, determines learning needs, and implements an educational plan.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to modify expected outcomes and documents learning outcomes of patient/family, revising the education plan as needed (including utilization of EHR education tools).
• Evaluates the patient’s progress toward expected outcomes, involves the patient/family and interdisciplinary team in the evaluation process, recognizes changes in patient condition, reports and documents, and evaluates the effectiveness of interventions.
• Participates in and contributes to unit activities to provide patient care in a healing, humane, and caring environment.
• Demonstrates understanding of and contributes to unit throughput efficiencies and metrics (e.g., DBN, door to triage, assign to occupy, first case starts, room turnover).
• Complies with unit-based and organizational professional standards, New York State Nurse Practice Act, and regulations of relevant outside agencies (e.g., NY State Department of Health, The Joint Commission).
• Exhibits appropriate judgment in delegated activities and demonstrates the ability to differentiate activities within the scope of professional nursing practice from those that may be delegated to ancillary staff.
• Complies with annual education and mandatory/regulatory requirements (including learning transcript and supportive documentation).
• Serves as a support and resource for nursing staff and students.
• Engages in self-assessment and peer review; utilizes resources to meet individual learning needs and promote professional development in clinical practice.
• Adheres to patient care and nursing standards in care delivery and uses clinical practice guidelines (CPG).
• Attends unit practice councils (UPC) and utilizes the practice council structure to critically appraise and influence practice (including supportive evidence).

Requirements

• Current Registered Professional Nurse license in New York.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association.
• Fluent written and spoken English language skills.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Membership in pertinent professional organizations.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Benefits

NYU Langone Health provides a comprehensive benefits and wellness package designed to support employees and their loved ones at every stage of life. Offerings include:

• A robust support system for career development, family planning, and retirement savings.
• Financial security benefits and a generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Access to a holistic employee wellness program focusing on seven key areas: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $1.44 - $1.44 hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. This range does not include bonuses, incentive pay, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.