RN - PD (Float)

Northwell•Village of Valley Stream, NY

About The Position

Performs an age specific plan of care for designated group of residents using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of resident care. Collaborates with physicians and other team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments. Uses leadership skills and clinical judgment in coordinating resident care and directing and delegating activities of the resident care team, specifically the LPN, CAN and Unit Secretary.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
Must be enrolled in an accredited program within 24 months of employment, if hired after September 1, 2010 and obtain a BSN degree within five (5) years of employment date.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred.
BCLS, ACLS, preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses the patient’s physiologic health status
Assesses patient’s psychosocial health status
Identifies patient outcome
Formulates the plan of care and establishes the priorities necessary to achieve expected outcome
Implements the plan of care
Evaluates care provided for patient outcome
Collaborates with other care team members in planning and carrying out treatment regimen; provides direction to other members of the care team
Performs grade I-IV Decubritus Care
Administers medications correctly and safely
Participates in patient and family education
Performs related duties, as required.