Registered Nurse- Medical Step Down Unit- Full Time, Nights

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. Position Summary We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Registered Nurse- Medical Step Down Unit- Full Time, Nights. In this role, the successful candidate executes professional nursing care in accordance with physician treatment plans in order to provide for the comfort and well-being of patients and their family or support system. In doing so, assesses the patient's needs, plans and implements the treatment plan, observes and evaluates the patient's progress and documents pertinent observations. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary health team to meet the holistic needs of the patient. Directs the delivery of nursing care by the other members of the nursing team. Participates in the orientation process of new employees. Job Responsibilities Collect patient health data by involving the patient, family and other health care providers Perform initial assessment based on patient's presentation. Record relevant data on the nursing component of the Interdisciplinary Admission Assessment. Demonstrate awareness of the special needs of each age group or culture served as well as those patients with disabilities. Ongoing assessments are performed as established by department policy and as warranted by the patient's response. Incorporate discharge planning into the admission process. Analyze the assessment data in determining problem identification. Identify expected outcomes individualized to the patient. Demonstrate the ability to combine theoretical knowledge and clinical expertise to anticipate and plan for the identified patient and family care needs. Analyze the assessment data and identify actual or potential problems that are validated with the patient, family and other health care providers. Identify any cultural, ethnic, and spiritual aspects of patient/family dynamics related to the patient's care. Recognize the patient's comfort/pain management needs that may impact on the plan of care and desired outcome. Identify actual or potential knowledge deficits for the patient and/or family. Communicate expected outcomes to the patient, family and other health care providers to promote continuity of care. Develop a plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcome. Collaborate with the patient, family and appropriate healthcare providers in developing the plan of care. Formulate a family centered plan of care consistent with the assessment of the patient's needs and the physician's treatment plan; integrate identified cultural, ethnic and spiritual aspects of care into the plan. Incorporate teaching and learning principles in the plan of care based on the identified learning needs and developmental level. Assist the patient and family in identifying and securing services to address health related needs. Communicate the plan of care to the patient, family and other health care providers to promote continuity of care. Document the initial plan of care and provide updates as required. Establish realistic goals, set appropriate priorities and use time efficiently. Implement the plan of care for each patient and perform appropriate patient monitoring. Adapt nursing procedures to meet the needs of the individual patient. Provide education to the patient and family utilizing the educational assessment. Recognize hazards to patient safety and take action to maintain a safe environment. Work collaboratively with other team members to implement interventions. Assign or delegate tasks as defined by the state nurse practice act and according to the knowledge and skills of the caregiver. Demonstrate knowledge regarding drug administration, incompatibilities, contraindications and adverse effects. Seek out appropriate resources when uncertain regarding an aspect about medication administration. Comply with medication policy and procedure for order transcription/verification, drug administration and documentation. Evaluate the patient's progress toward attainment of outcomes. Document the patient's response to interventions and revisions to the plan of care. Ongoing assessment data is used to revise expected outcomes and the patient plan of care as needed. Identify barriers to achieving desired patient/family outcomes and utilize resources to diminish the negative impact on the patient/family. Communicate with and include the patient, family and other health care providers in the evaluation process. Provide care that demonstrates ethical beliefs and respect for patient's rights. Demonstrate and participate in activities that support customer satisfaction. Participate in the evaluation of the quality and effectiveness of nursing practices and support measures to improve practice. Demonstrate the ability to maintain effective interactions with the staff on the unit and in other departments. Interact with and contribute to the professional development of peers and other health care providers. Demonstrate the ability to act as a facilitator when dealing with other staff members regarding issues concerning patient care and/or functioning on the unit. Seek out and utilize the Nurse Manager or Nursing Administrative Supervisor to address issues that require their assistance to resolve. Accept feedback from peers and management for the purposes of improved patient care and/or unit functioning. Engage in performance appraisal identifying areas of strength as well as areas where professional development would be beneficial. Work collaboratively with management to improve the environment of care for patients, families and personnel. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the principles, policies and procedures specific to the assigned nursing service. Maintain knowledge base through participation in learning situations such as departmental meetings, educational programs, professional association membership, journal review or committee participation. Comply with staff meeting attendance requirement. Minimum Qualifications Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice acquired through completion of a two year training at an accredited School of Nursing. Current New York State license as a Registered Professional Nurse. BLS certification and de-escalation training. ACLS (ICU, Float pool, Emergency Dept). TCAR Certification (SICU, PACU). For Emergency Dept: PALS, TNCC (within first year). BLS, ACLS, PALS must be through AHA. Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients and their families that demonstrate recognition of cultural diversity. Practice reflects customer service excellence. Ability to clearly communicate in verbal and written format. Analytical ability to assess and develop solutions to clinical situations or unit problems. Maintains knowledge and proficiency in the clinical area and age group served. Ability to frequently lift/carry more than 75 lbs. Ability to frequently push/pull more than 100 lbs. Ability to frequently bend, squat, kneel, climb steps/ladder and reach above shoulders. Required Licenses Registered Nurse License-NYS Preferred Qualifications 1 year critical care experience preferred. BSN preferred. PALS preferred. Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia (e.g. CAPA) preferred. 1 year of nursing experience in preoperative, perioperative, or post-anesthesia care preferred. Experience in patient assessment, education, and care planning for pre and post-operative patients preferred. Prior experience in discharge planning and coordination of perioperative patients preferred. Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems, including documentation of patient assessments, treatment plans, and discharge instructions preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Salary 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 $106,916.04 - $138,356.04 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr