RN jobs in New Hyde Park, NY

RN Jobs in New Hyde Park, NY

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

$56 - $78 / hour

193127 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 Varied Hours/Varied Days. Includes every other weekend and Holidays, plus on-call required on weekdays, weekends, off shift and holidays. Shift can start as early as 6:00pm and as late as 9:00pm. Shift can end as early as 6:30am and as late as 9:30am. * 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; Assesses gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and neurological health status; 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 Identifies care activities 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, 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 and coordinates referrals, as appropriate; Provides discharge instructions to patient and significant other. * 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 on patient's plan of care; Accurately interprets and implements treatment regimen as prescribed by the Physician; Assists the Physician during treatments and/or diagnostic procedures; Keeps the Patient Care Manager/designee and/or physician, abreast of changes in patient's condition and/or treatments, as appropriate; Uses clinical judgment in delegating assignments to the Patient Care Associate, Support Care Associate and Clerical Service Associate in providing patient care, and ensures that assignments are completed in a timely fashion * Performs grade I-IV Decubitus Care 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-hospital care; Evaluates the effectiveness of teaching by feedback from patient/family and documents same. Performs related duties, as required. ADA Essential Functions Job Qualification 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, 2013 and obtain a BSN Degree within five (5) years of employment date. Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State. BLS required. Documented OR experience required. *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).

PACU

Full-time

6 days ago

Registered Nurse - Recovery Room

Northwell Health Bay Shore, NY

$59 - $85 / hour

182716 Shift Details On Call Required. Varied days, every other weekend, and holidays as needed. Job Description Performs the duties of a Professional Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of all assigned patients. Records comprehensive documentation of patient care and demonstrates professional competence according to established Southside Hospital Standards of Care. Job Responsibility * Assessment: Collects and organizes, systematically, patient data using all possible resources. Examines patient to determine physical status including interview, observation, and inspection. Identifies and records patient's physical, psycho-social condition including history, health habits and patient perception * Planning: Formulates a care plan which identifies patient needs in priority order, including patient and/or family participation, and expected outcomes Collaborates with health team. Identifies patient's educational needs and coping mechanisms. Anticipates work-flow, and completes tasks. Responds to schedule changes and/or emergencies. * Implementation: Delivers care that communicates the worth and dignity of patient. Adapts nursing procedures when possible to meeting individual needs of patients. Meets patient's needs for daily hygiene and acceptable appearance Involves patient and family in the care when it is therapeutic to do so. Identifies physical symptoms and changes; and takes appropriate action. Administers medications and treatments according to established policies and procedures. Observes behavioral and physiological changes due to medications and takes appropriate action. Uses good medical and surgical asepsis in delivery of care. Demonstrates skill using equipment necessary to delivery of patient care. Helps patient accept dependence/independence appropriate to condition. Protects patients from environmental hazards. Takes action to meet patient's needs for adequate hydration and elimination. Takes action in response to anticipated or manifest patient anxiety or distress. Provides for mental and social stimulation in appropriate amounts on the basis of patient's potential. Implements teaching plan using principles of teaching and learning. * Evaluation: Uses current data to measure progress toward goal achievement. Initiates Nursing actions if patient fails to progress toward pre-set goals Evaluates teaching done by obtaining patient or “significant other” verbalization of instructions Refers patient's needs which cannot be met to appropriate personnel and obtains feedback. * Documentation: Writes admission notes which reflect a clear picture of the patient's physical and psychological status. Records patient data on the Nursing Care Plan. Writes Nurse's Notes demonstrating progress or lack of progress toward patient goals; presenting a clear and current picture of the patient's status; indicating a knowledge of and appreciation for legal and ethical aspects of charting; and reflecting Nursing Intervention and Patient Response. Uses graphic/flow sheets correctly when pertinent to patient's condition. Writes discharge notes which clearly reflect the patient's status with regard to health, activity, and knowledge at the time of discharge. * Professional Implications: Makes decisions which reflect sound judgment based upon knowledge of facts Suggests constructive changes in delivery or monitoring of patient care. Participates in review and revision of Policies and Procedures as directed by Head Nurse, Supervisor or Assistant Director of Nursing. Serves on committees. Utilizes and enforces Universal Precautions. Performs related duties, as required. ADA Essential Functions Job Qualification 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 September 1, 2010, and obtain a BSN degree within five (5) years of employment date. Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State. BLS, ACLS & PALS required. 1+ years of full-time PACU required. TCAR preferred but required within 6 months of employment date. CPAN/CAPA preferred. Position will include cross-training for post-operative/PACU and preoperative/SDS hybrid nurse model, in perioperative area On-Call REQUIRED. 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).