Req Number 145957nnPerforms 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.nnResponsibilities:nnAssesses the patient's physiologic health statusnnConducts patient interview, explains policies and procedures to patient/significant others, reviews patient's chart and answers questions correctly and courteously;nnAssesses gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and neurological health status;nnDetermines mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition and adjusts plan of care, as appropriate;nnAssesses level of pain and pain management;nnCommunicates/documents patient's physiologic health status and plan of care.nnAssesses patient's psychosocial health statusnnElicits perception of medical/nursing care and the expectation of care;nnDetermines coping mechanism, knowledge level, and ability to comprehend;nnIdentifies cultural/ethnic requirements to reduce anxiety and ensure patient satisfaction;nnCommunicates and documents psychological status and care plan; support group, counseling services, social services.nnIdentifies patient outcomennDevelops criteria for measurement of patient outcomes;nnIdentifies actual/potential patient problems;nnIdentifies patient's need for teaching based on psychosocial and developmental assessment;nnDevelops patient outcome statement (s) and establishes individualized patient goals.nnFormulates the plan of care and establishes the priorities necessary to achieve expected outcomennIdentifies care activities and establishes the priorities necessary to achieve expected outcome;nnCoordinates the cost-effective use of supplies, equipment and medication to achieve expected outcome;nnDocuments the plan of care and collaborates with physicians and other health team members.nnImplements the plan of carennMaintains constant vigilance over patients care to ensure that safety precautions/needs are followed. (Side rails up, call lights and bedside stand within reach, etc.);nnExercises professional skills related to the plan of care;nnReassesses patients as needed and appropriately revises plan of care;nnCorrectly administers prescribed treatments;nnCorrectly uses equipment necessary for patient care;nnProvides emotional support to patient and significant other;nnApplies scientific principles in performing procedures; carries them out safely, timely and efficiently;nnMakes accurate observations of patient's conditions during treatments/procedures. Reports and records same as appropriate;nnKeeps accurate documentation of patient's treatment, activity and condition, as well as patient's responses to medical and nursing interventions;nnUses appropriate methods of documentation according to departmental policy;nnActs rapidly and effectively during any emergency situation, managing self, patients and other employees;nnProvides a calm, quiet, restful atmosphere. Communicates effectively with the patient's family or caretakers;nnParticipates in planning for discharge and coordinates referrals, as appropriate;nnProvides discharge instructions to patient and significant other.nnEvaluates care provided for patient outcomennDemonstrates ability to measure effectiveness of care provided and documents same;nnPerforms variance analysis related to outcome data for performance improvement;nnDesigns, implements, and evaluates systems to improve care in Unit;nnKeeps accurate documentation of patient's treatment, activity and condition;nnUses appropriate methods of documentation according to departmental policy.nnCollaborates with other care team members in planning and carrying out treatment regimen; provides direction to other members of the care teamnnCollaborates with the appropriate physician on patient's plan of care;nnAccurately interprets and implements treatment regimen as prescribed by the Physician;nnAssists the Physician during treatments and/or diagnostic procedures;nnKeeps the Patient Care Manager/designee and/or physician, abreast of changes in patient's condition and/or treatments, as appropriate;nnUses 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.nnPerforms grade I-IV Decubitus CarennPerforms preventive skin care measuresnnApplies simple dressings, maintaining principles of aseptic technique;nnApplies warm & cold compresses, consistent with facility procedure;nnPerforms irrigations, consistent with Facility procedure;nnPerforms other procedures related to skin care, as necessary.nnAdministers medications correctly and safelynnCorrectly identifies medication: action; dosage; side effects and implications for the patient;nnMeets standard on medication administration examination;nnDemonstrates preparation of local solutions;nnDemonstrates preparation of I.V. drips;nnAdministers and documents medication correctly;nnAdministers IVP medication as per department policy and procedure;nnEducates patients and significant others related to drug and food interactions.nnParticipates in patient and family educationnnProvides the patient with an explanation of his/her condition as indicated;nnCommunicates assessment data in an orderly fashion by recording, updating and verbalizing pertinent information to care team members and to appropriate agencies;nnRecognizes and utilizes health teaching opportunities and resources /materials available for this teaching;nnProvides for early discharge planning and appropriate referrals for post-hospital care;nnEvaluates the effectiveness of teaching by feedback from patient/family and documents same.nnPerforms related duties, as required.nnQualifications:nnGraduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Associate's Degree in Nursing, required. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred.nnMinimum 1-2 years of professional nursing experience in the related specialty.nnCurrent license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State, required.nnBLS required, plus specialized certifications as needed.nn*Additional Salary DetailnnThe 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).nnThe salary range for this position is $52-$100/hournnIt 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.