Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory- MFM

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 interviews, explains policies and procedures, reviews patient’s chart, and answers questions.
• Assesses gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and neurological health status; determines mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition, adjusting the plan of care as needed.
• Assesses level of pain and pain management; communicates and documents patient’s physiologic health status and plan of care.
• Evaluates patient’s psychosocial health status, coping mechanisms, knowledge level, cultural/ethnic requirements, and expectations of care.
• Identifies patient outcomes, develops criteria for measurement, and establishes individualized patient goals.
• Develops and prioritizes care activities to achieve expected outcomes; coordinates cost-effective use of supplies, equipment, and medication.
• Documents the plan of care and collaborates with physicians and other health team members.
• Implements the plan of care, ensuring safety precautions, reassessing patients, and revising the plan as needed.
• Administers prescribed treatments, uses equipment safely, and provides emotional support to patients and significant others.
• Makes accurate observations of patient conditions, reports changes, and maintains detailed documentation.
• Manages emergency situations effectively, ensuring calm and efficient care.
• Participates in discharge planning, provides instructions, and coordinates referrals.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of care and documents outcomes; performs variance analysis for performance improvement.
• Collaborates with care team members in planning and executing treatment regimens; provides direction to team members.
• Accurately interprets and implements physician-prescribed treatment regimens; assists during treatments and procedures.
• Performs decubitus care (grade I-IV), preventive skin care, dressing changes, and other skin-related procedures.
• Administers medications safely, educates patients on drug and food interactions, and documents administration correctly.
• Participates in patient and family education, providing explanations of conditions and assessing teaching effectiveness.

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, plus specialized certifications as needed.

Pay

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation. Factors considered may include location, specialty, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity.