Pediatric Staff Nurse

3 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States NYC Health + Hospitals Full time
Job Description

NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan is a community hospital of choice for residents of East Harlem, northern Manhattan, and neighboring communities. The hospital provides culturally-sensitive care in a welcoming and hospitable setting, emphasizing primary care medicine and utilizing the latest advances in medical science.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high-quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Purpose of Position

Under the direction and leadership of the Head Nurse, the staff nurse will provide professional nursing care to patient/clients within an assigned unit. The staff nurse will diagnose and treat responses to actual or potential health problems by means of nursing methods and techniques such as case finding, and teaching, health counseling, and the provision of care supportive to a restorative of life and wellbeing.

Responsibilities
  • Initiates and completes the patient admission history, assesses the patient according to established guidelines, and formulates a nursing diagnosis.
  • Formulates and implements an individualized nursing care plan based on identified problems/needs. Sets priority with the patient. Delivers and/or directs care to meet patient needs.
  • Observes symptoms or changes in patient care status and responds appropriately.
  • Collaborates with other healthcare professionals in the care of assigned patients and includes the significant other in teaching and discharge planning.
  • Assists with diagnostic testing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as ordered.
  • Evaluates patient response and patient status and makes appropriate modifications on the nursing care plan.
  • In the absence of a Head Nurse, the RN will take charge of the unit.
  • Adheres to established policies related to patient abuse, patient rights, cultural spiritual beliefs, and confidentiality.
  • Provides guidance and supervision to the staff.
  • Recognizes emergency situations and functions effectively according to emergency protocols.
  • Conducts risk assessments to reduce adverse events.
  • Ensures that safety management issues are appropriately addressed.
  • Explains, involves, and instructs patient/families concerning the therapeutic regimen and environment of care.
  • Effectively utilizes the electronic as well as the paper medical record.
  • Identifies personal learning needs and seeks opportunities for self-development.
  • Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences.
  • Interprets the philosophy, vision, and mission of the hospital as well as the department to the patient and significant others and the community.
  • Adheres to policies governing uniform codes, attendance, and punctuality.
  • Adheres to the Guiding Principles: Safety, Excellence, Patient-Centered Approach, Cost Saving, keeping patient first, Managing the unit resources.
  • Educates/instructs mothers on breastfeeding and use of breastfeeding-related equipment.
  • Educates mothers on breast milk storage and transportation of expressed milk.
  • Performs other professional nursing activities as delegated by Nursing Service Administrator.
  • Participates in the unit Performance Improvement program and monitors, audits, evaluates the trends pertinent to healthcare.
  • Provides patient teaching that is diagnosis-related and age-specific and documents accordingly.
  • Maintains a level of cultural competence.
  • Knowledge of interpersonal/team building methods.
  • To be aware of the population-specific patient management for the area which they work.
  • Understands policy and procedure related to Limited English Proficiency (LEP).
  • Knowledge of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) patient safety.
  • Encourages participation of the parent/s/o in the care of the hospitalized patient and documents.
  • Care for intravenous and perform catheter care as per policy.
  • Completes pre-op checklist for patients going to the operating room.
  • Assesses patient post-operatively upon return from the recovery upon arrival to the unit.
  • Discharges patient with instructions on medication, to administer wound care, dressing changes, school letter (if needed), appointment, and other follow-up referrals.
  • Performs IV Cannulation to pediatric patients when certified by Metropolitan Hospital.
  • Maintains active BLS status.


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