RN

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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with physicians and other health‑team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments.
• Uses leadership skills and clinical judgment to coordinate patient care and direct/delegate activities of the patient‑care unit team.
• Assesses the patient’s physiologic health status, including gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and neurological systems; determines mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, skin condition, and pain level; documents findings and adjusts the plan of care as appropriate.
• Assesses the patient’s psychosocial health status, eliciting perceptions of care, coping mechanisms, knowledge level, cultural/ethnic requirements, and need for support services; documents psychological status and care plan.
• Identifies patient outcomes by developing measurement criteria, recognizing actual or potential problems, and establishing individualized goals based on psychosocial and developmental assessments.
• Formulates the plan of care, prioritizing care activities, coordinating cost‑effective use of supplies, equipment and medication, and collaborating with physicians and other team members.
• Implements the plan of care by maintaining constant vigilance for safety precautions, administering prescribed treatments, using equipment correctly, providing emotional support, performing procedures safely and efficiently, and documenting all interventions.
• Evaluates care provided for patient outcomes, measuring effectiveness, performing variance analysis for performance improvement, and documenting results according to departmental policy.
• Collaborates with other care‑team members, providing direction, interpreting and implementing physician‑ordered treatment regimens, assisting during procedures, and delegating assignments to LPNs, patient‑care technicians, support‑care associates, and nursing unit secretaries.
• Performs grade I‑IV pressure injury care, including preventive skin care, aseptic dressing application, warm/cold compresses, irrigations, and other skin‑care procedures as needed.
• Administers medications correctly and safely, identifying action, dosage, side effects, preparing local solutions and IV drips, documenting administration, and educating patients and families about drug‑food interactions.
• Participates in patient and family education by explaining conditions, communicating assessment data, utilizing teaching resources, planning early discharge and referrals, and evaluating teaching effectiveness.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited program within 24 months of employment (if hired after January 1 2018) and obtain a BSN within five years of employment.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
• BCLS and ACLS certifications required.

Schedule

Every other weekend and holidays.