Staff Nurse-Emergency Services, Pediatrics

Purpose of Position Under supervision, provides professional nursing care to patients/clients within an assigned unit. Diagnoses and treats responses to actual or potential health problems by means of nursing methods and techniques such as case‐finding, health teaching, health counseling and provision of care supportive to and restorative of life and well‑being. Examples of Typical Tasks Identifies and discriminates between physical and psycho‑social signs and symptoms. Selects and performs therapeutic measures essential for effective execution of the nursing regimen. Develops, implements and continuously evaluates the nursing regimen. Records and maintains nursing care plans and progress notes to ensure continuity of care. Interprets and reports responses to appropriate members of the health team. Participates with interdisciplinary team members to plan a comprehensive patient care program. Determines and assigns components of the nursing regimen for allied nursing personnel. Provides teaching, guidance and direction to allied nursing personnel in patient care. Participates in defining, implementing, maintaining and interpreting standards of nursing practice. Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary conferences on policies and procedures affecting nursing practice. Participates in determining conditions, resources and policies essential to the delivery of nursing care services. Participates in development and maintenance of a system of evaluation of nursing care practices and procedures, including evaluation of nursing personnel. Interprets the philosophy and objectives of agency and Nursing Department to patients, families and other groups. Maintains professional competence through continuing education and other learning experiences. Performs other professional nursing activities as delegated by nursing service administration. Minimum Qualifications Valid New York State license and current registration as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State. Valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA). One year of RN experience preferred. Special Note for Post‑Acute Care Assignments Individuals meeting the following criteria may be considered for appointment: Graduation from a nursing education program registered by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) as licensure qualifying for RN and applied for licensure as an RN. These unlicensed individuals may be employed to practice under the immediate supervision of a NYS licensed RN for up to 90 days following graduation pending receipt of a limited permit. After receipt of the permit, they may practice under supervision for up to one year. Must hold or obtain a valid BLS certification. #J-18808-Ljbffr