Home
/
Comprehensive
/
RN - 2 South - FT Nights
RN - 2 South - FT Nights-March 2024
Riverhead
Mar 18, 2025
ABOUT NORTHWELL HEALTH
At Northwell Health, our 80,000+ Health Raisers are raising the standard of care for all in the New York metro area.
10,000+ employees
Healthcare
VIEW COMPANY PROFILE >>
About RN - 2 South - FT Nights

  Req Number 110213

  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

  1.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.

  2.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.

  3.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.

  4.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 careMaintains 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.

  6.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.

  7.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 LPN, Patient Care Technician, Support Care Associate and Nursing Unit Secretary Associate in providing patient care, and ensures that assignments are completed in a timely fashion.

  8.Performs grade I-IV Pressure Injury 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.

  9.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 and IV standard infusions per department policy and procedure;

  Educates patients and significant others related to drug and food interactions.

  10.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.

  11.Performs related duties, as required.

  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, 2018 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.

  BCLS, ACLS, 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).

  The salary range for this position is $44.88-$58.11/hour

  It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Comments
Welcome to zdrecruit comments! Please keep conversations courteous and on-topic. To fosterproductive and respectful conversations, you may see comments from our Community Managers.
Sign up to post
Sort by
Show More Comments
SIMILAR JOBS
Intern - Civil Engineering
JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Kenosha County Highway Division is offering anopportunity to explore all the facets of Civil Engineering, from projectconception to construction and maintenance. We are looking
Graphic Designer
Position Summary: Prepares visual presentations by designing art and copy layouts and creating visual concepts, using computer software, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consum
Associate Sales Representative - Advanced Surgical Instruments (San Diego)
Careers that Change Lives The Associate Sales Representative (ASR) will partner with the field sales and clinical teams and act as a resource in markets to cover cases, lead in-service activities, an
B2B Sales Development Program - Spring 2024 Start Dates
Job Description: AT&T’s B2B Sales Development Program comes with perks! Everyone who joins this best-in-class program receives a $ 4,500 sign on bonus. You will receive a bonus of $2,500 within 6
Shift Supervisor Trainee
Bring your heart to CVS Health. Every one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health. This purpose guides our commitment to deliver enhanced
Retail Maintenance
Req ID: 429562 Address: 8313 W. Roosevelt St Tolleson, AZ, 85353 Welcome to Love’s! Where People are the Heart of Our Success Retail Maintenance Maintenance Techs help run our business by keeping a s
Night Auditor - PT & FT - Housing Available
Description $24/HR +Surrounded by beautiful Colorado scenery and located only minutes away fromVail Mountain, the Highline Vail, a DoubleTree by Hilton, offers aunique and relaxing experience to our
back end java developer-automation testing required
back end java developer-automation testing required. salt lake city , utah posted 1 day ago job details summary $69 - $70 per hour contract bachelor degree category computer and mathematical occupati
ISP IT NETWORK ENGINEER III 0074
ISP IT NETWORK ENGINEER III 0074 Posting Begin Date: 2024/01/23 Posting End Date: 2024/02/06 Category: IT And Computers Work Type: Full Time Location: Meridian, ID, United States Minimum Salary: 33.9
Inpatient LVN Case Manager
For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Cari
Copyright 2023-2025 - www.zdrecruit.com All Rights Reserved