Nursing Jobs in Ronkonkoma, NY
$68,000 - $115,000 / year
200830 Job Description 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/clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and directing/delegating activities of the patient care unit team. Job Responsibility Assesses the patient’s physiologic health status: Conducts patient interview, explains policies and procedures to patient/significant others, reviews patient’s chart and answers questions correctly and courteously; Performs a comprehensive health assessment across all body systems; Determines mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition and adjusts plan of care, as appropriate; Assesses level of pain and pain management; Communicates/documents patient’s physiologic health status and plan of care. Assesses patient’s psychosocial health status: Elicits perception of medical/nursing care and the expectation of care; Determines coping mechanism, knowledge level, and ability to comprehend; Identifies cultural/ethnic requirements to reduce anxiety and ensure patient satisfaction; Communicates and documents psychological status and care plan; support group, counseling services, social services. Identifies patient outcome: Develops criteria for measurement of patient outcomes; Identifies actual/potential patient problems; Identifies patient’s need for teaching based on psychosocial and developmental assessment; Develops patient outcome statement (s) and establishes individualized patient goals. Formulates the plan of care and establishes the priorities necessary to achieve expected outcome: Coordinates the cost-effective use of supplies, equipment and medication to achieve expected outcome; Documents the plan of care and collaborates with physicians and other health team members. Implements the plan of care: Maintains constant vigilance over patients’ care to ensure that safety precautions/needs are followed (Side rails up, call lights and bedside stand within reach, exam tables in lowest position etc.); Exercises professional skills related to the plan of care; Reassesses patients as needed and appropriately revises plan of care; Correctly administers prescribed treatments; Correctly uses equipment necessary for patient care; Provides emotional support to patient and significant other; Applies scientific principles in performing procedures; carries them out safely, timely and efficiently; Makes accurate observations of patient’s conditions during treatments/procedures. Reports and records same as appropriate; Keeps accurate documentation of patient’s treatment, activity and condition, as well as patient’s responses to medical and nursing interventions; Uses appropriate methods of documentation according to departmental policy; Acts rapidly and effectively during any emergency situation, managing self, patients and other employees; Provides a calm, quiet, restful atmosphere. Communicates effectively with the patient’s family or caretakers; Participates in planning for discharge from ambulatory procedural or operative site and coordinates referrals, as appropriate; Provides discharge instructions to patient and significant other; Participates in patient education and care planning; coordinates referrals and follow-up resources as appropriate; provides clear instructions to patients and significant others regarding treatments, procedures, self-care, and ongoing health management; ensures understanding through teach-back and other evidence-based methods; evaluates the effectiveness of education and care provided by assessing patient outcomes and comprehension. Evaluates care provided for patient outcome: Demonstrates ability to measure effectiveness of care provided and documents same; Performs variance analysis related to outcome data for performance improvement; Designs, implements, and evaluates systems to improve care in Unit; Keeps accurate documentation of patient’s treatment, activity and condition; Uses appropriate methods of documentation according to departmental policy. Collaborates with other care team members in planning and carrying out treatment regimen; provides direction to other members of the care team: Collaborates with the appropriate Physician or Provider on patient’s plan of care; Accurately interprets and implements treatment regimen as prescribed by the Physician or Provider; Assists the Physician or Provider during treatments and/or diagnostic procedures; Keeps the Patient Care Manager/designee and/or Physician or Provider abreast of changes in patient’s condition and/or treatments, as appropriate; Uses clinical judgment in delegating assignments in providing patient care, and ensures that assignments are completed in a timely fashion. Provides wound care and care for pressure ulcers (Stages I–IV): Performs preventive skin care measures; Applies simple dressings, maintaining principles of aseptic technique; Applies warm & cold compresses, consistent with facility procedure; Performs irrigations, consistent with Facility procedure; Performs other procedures related to skin care, as necessary. Administers medications correctly and safely: Correctly identifies medication (action; dosage; side effects and implications for the patient); Meets standard on medication administration examination; Demonstrates preparation of local solutions; Demonstrates preparation of I.V. drips; Administers and documents medication correctly; Administers IVP medication as per department policy and procedure; Educates patients and significant others related to drug and food interactions. Participates in patient and family education: Provides the patient with an explanation of his/her condition as indicated; Communicates assessment data in an orderly fashion by recording, updating and verbalizing pertinent information to care team members and to appropriate agencies; Recognizes and utilizes health teaching opportunities and resources /materials available for this teaching; Provides for early discharge planning and appropriate referrals for post-procedural or operative care; coordinates appropriate referrals for follow-up care, specialty services, or community resources; Evaluates the effectiveness of teaching by feedback from patient/family and documents same. Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but Considered Related Are Not Essential Functions. Job Qualification Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, preferred. Must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two (2) years and obtain a BSN Degree within five (5) years of job entry date. Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed. Critical Care experience preferred Great IV skills preferred Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). 
Hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for Long Term Care Facilities. Immediate Hire!! Hourly pay rate: $45 Make a difference on your own schedule and terms. As one of FS Nursing’s Licensed Practical Nurses, you will have access to: · Flexible Scheduling! (Days, Evenings, Nights, and Weekends available!) · Paid Orientations · Competitive Weekly Pay with Direct Deposit · Dedicated Office staff & 24-hour On-call Service · Positive Work Environment · Medical, dental, vision, and other insurance options available · Paid Sick Leave · Lucrative Referral Bonuses LPN/Licensed Practical Nurse Requirements: Currently holds an active LPN License to work in New York CPR/BLS Certified Meets all State and Federal requirements for US employment in a Nursing Facility Ability to communicate effectively Strong patient assessment skills Demonstrated clinical competency We look forward to hearing from you soon. Apply today! 
$138,176.08 - $169,616.08 / year
NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center, providing care to residents of eastern Long Island. The hospital facility is home to the Knapp Cardiac Care Center—an advanced heart disease diagnostic and treatment facility—as well as a modern ambulatory surgical pavilion with specialized services including women's imaging, a sleep laboratory, and bariatric surgery. Our Provisional Level 2 Trauma Center delivers comprehensive and specialized care for patients with traumatic injuries. The Stroke Center at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is designated by the New York State Department of Health as a Primary Stroke Center, with expert neurologists available to provide treatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Additionally, NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk has multiple outpatient sites, including an outpatient wound care center, a hemodialysis center, and various primary care and specialty offices. For more information, go to NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk , and interact with us on LinkedIn , Glassdoor , Indeed , Facebook , X , YouTube and Instagram . Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Hospitalist - Full Time Nights - Medical Staff Services. In this role, the successful candidate Nurse practitioners (NP) are dedicated to providing quality, professional, cost-effective health care to all patients at NYULH - Suffolk. NPs provide services as a licensed independent practitioner (LIP) collaborating with a licensed physician fulfilling a broad range of medical services that would otherwise be provided by the physician. A NP shall be permitted to provide any service within his/her scope of training/skills outlined in the collaborative agreement between the NP and the collaborating physician that has been approved by the Credentials Committee. NPs may provide care for all patients throughout the hospital as permitted by their certification and licensure. NPs work collaboratively with the patient's physicians, assisting in providing high-quality care, and a well-planned, timely discharge. NPs provide patient-centered care as members of interdisciplinary teams emphasizing evidence-based practice and accepted standards of care. A NP shall document according to the practices included in the Clinical Documentation Initiative (CDI). NPs with Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) documentation working in surgery have the primary responsibility of assisting in surgery. A NP working in surgery must have a collaborative agreement with a surgeon. A NP working in surgery will also perform surgical functions in other areas of the hospital as needed by the surgeons or the Chief PA. A NP on the Trauma Team must have privileges to first assist in surgery, experience in emergency medicine, and current Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) documentation, or acquire it within six months. A NP on the Trauma Team may be required to be on-call. Job Responsibilities: Assessment and Reassessment of Patients Introduces/identifies self as a nurse practitioner Assists the physician with patient management focusing on quality care and a well-planned, timely discharge Communicates professionally and effectively with the patient's physician, and as appropriate, consulting physicians, case managers, nurses, and other Hospital staff any patient information that may affect discharge or the patient's hospital course. Performs initial and ongoing assessment/history and physical examination Assesses/reassesses patient's condition and care plan Orders and interprets tests/results(lab, radiology, ekg, etc.) based on patient need Orders medications and treatments Documents care in the chart in accordance with hospital policies and procedure s Formulates diagnoses Formulates and implements patient care and treatment plans. Discusses patient care and treatment plans, expectations, needs, and any other information with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other hospital staff. Uses established Long Island Health Network (LIHN) guidelines, if applicable. Obtains consents for blood/blood product transfusion, CAT scan and MRI contrast administration, and for procedures performed by the PA Initiates consults with physicians and other hospital staff including those for hospice and palliative care Initiates and participates in care related to end-of-life issues including Do Not Resuscitate/Intubate (DNR DNI) and Medical Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) documentation Manages medical/surgical patient care including emergencies requiring BLS/ACLS/PALS (if adult or family NP) Performs Trauma assessments/reassessments following ATLS (Trauma Team) Performs peri- and intraoperative assessments/reassessments Performs peri- and intraprocedure assessments/reassessments Rounds with physicians and other hospital staff Orders, applies, reapplies, and removes restraints Documents in patient chart or the computer all pertinent patient information following departmental and hospital policies, and using the CDI education. Writes legibly Dates, times, and signs all chart entries Uses name stamp Documents any patient or family education Documents r esults of tests ordered, or disposition of care Completes all procedure notes Documents communication with physicians Signs, dates, times verbal/telephone orders by the end of each shift Fully completes and submits billing forms by the end of each shift Completes discharge documentation including discharge/transfer summaries, discharge instructions, writing/issuing discharge orders, prescriptions, and any other associated documentation required for discharge Technical Procedures Explains procedure to patient/family Uses sterile technique, including barrier precautions, when needed Performs procedures such as IV insertion, foley catheter insertion, naso/oro gastric tube insertion, central venous line removal, etc. Sutures/ provides wound care Splints Assists in surgery Assists with cardiac catheterizations Performs CAT scan/MRI injections Performs other radiological injections such as nuclear studies Performs invasive procedures such as PICC insertion, central venous line insertion, chest tube insertion Performs surgical procedures such as chest tube removal, drain removal, etc. Assists radiologist with procedures such as biopsies, drainage procedures, special procedures, etc. Performs radiological procedures such as paracentesis, thoracentesis, etc. General Job Requirements Demonstrates positive customer service/satisfaction skills, positive attitude towards change, effective time management, positive communication skills, the ability to constructively give and accept feedback, and solid problem solving skills Conducts oneself professionally Demonstrates the medical, technical, and personal skills to assess, reassess, & manage patients Knows one's limitations and seeks help if needed Demonstrates the ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail Works as team member in multidisciplinary manner Arrives to work and leaves on-time Abides by hospital and departmental policies and procedures Abides by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) expectations and standards Maintains knowledge of current trends and techniques in the field by reading appropriate journals, books and other literature and attending related seminars, conferences and the like. Assists in inter-and intra-departmental instruction. Abides by all federal and state laws, rules, and regulations Answers pages and calls immediately(unless busy) using name, title , and greeting Attends minimum of 50% of departmental meetings Attends minimum of 50% of Medical Staff meetings Attends minimum of 50% of Trauma Team meetings Participates in performance assessment and improvement studies Minimum Qualifications: To qualify you must have a Graduate of NP educational program approved by the State of New York Current NP certification from either the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or the American Nurses Credentialing Center Bachelors and Masters degrees Current New York State license as registered nurse and NP Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association.. Required Licenses: Registered Nurse License-NYS, Nurse Practitioner-NYS, Basic Life Support Cert Preferred Qualifications: Advanced Life Support certification (ACLS, PALS) through the American Heart Association or Neonatal Resuscitation certification (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics may be required based on your selected privileges. NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online. View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal . NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $138,176.08 - $169,616.08 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. View the Pay Transparency Notice for further details. Hiring Licensed Registered Nurses (RNs) for Long Term Care Facilities. Immediate Hire!! Hourly pay rate: $60 Make a difference on your own schedule and terms. As one of FS Nursing’s Registered Nurses, you will have access to: · Flexible Scheduling! (Days, Evenings, Nights, and Weekends available!) · Paid Orientations · Competitive Weekly Pay with Direct Deposit · Dedicated Office staff & 24-hour On-call Service · Positive Work Environment · Medical, dental, vision, and other insurance options available · Paid Sick Leave · Lucrative Referral Bonuses RN/Registered Nurse Requirements: Currently holds an active RN License to work in New York CPR/BLS Certified Meets all State and Federal requirements for US employment in a Nursing Facility Ability to communicate effectively Strong patient assessment skills Demonstrated clinical competency We look forward to hearing from you soon. Apply today! 
