Registered Nurse

Company: Northwell Health
Location: Riverhead
Posted on: September 26, 2024

Job Description:

Registered Nurse Job Description

Summary: Provide high-quality patient care, assess patient needs, develop and implement individualized care plans, and collaborate with healthcare teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Job Responsibilities

* Assess patient's physiologic health status, including gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and neurological health
* Conduct patient interviews, explain policies and procedures, and review patient charts
* Determine patient's mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition, and adjust care plans accordingly
* Assess patient's level of pain and pain management
* Communicate and document patient's physiologic health status and care plan

* Assess patient's psychosocial health status, including perception of medical/nursing care and expectations
* Determine patient's coping mechanisms, knowledge level, and ability to comprehend
* Identify cultural/ethnic requirements to reduce anxiety and ensure patient satisfaction
* Communicate and document psychological status and care plan

* Identify patient outcomes, develop criteria for measurement, and establish individualized patient goals
* Develop patient outcome statements and establish priorities to achieve expected outcomes
* Coordinate cost-effective use of supplies, equipment, and medication to achieve expected outcomes

* Implement care plans, maintain constant vigilance over patient care, and ensure safety precautions are followed
* Exercise professional skills related to care plans, reassess patients as needed, and revise care plans accordingly
* Administer prescribed treatments, use equipment necessary for patient care, and provide emotional support to patients and significant others
* Apply scientific principles in performing procedures, carry them out safely, timely, and efficiently

* Evaluate care provided, measure effectiveness, and document same
* Perform variance analysis related to outcome data for performance improvement
* Design, implement, and evaluate systems to improve care in the unit
* Keep accurate documentation of patient's treatment, activity, and condition

* Collaborate with other care team members in planning and carrying out treatment regimens
* Provide direction to other members of the care team, including LPNs, patient care technicians, and nursing unit secretaries
* Accurately interpret and implement treatment regimens as prescribed by physicians
* Assist physicians during treatments and/or diagnostic procedures

* Perform grade I-IV pressure injury care, including preventive skin care measures
* Apply simple dressings, maintain principles of aseptic technique, and apply warm and cold compresses
* Perform irrigations and other procedures related to skin care as necessary

* Administer medications correctly and safely, including identifying medication actions, dosages, side effects, and implications for patients
* Meet standards on medication administration examinations
* Prepare local solutions, prepare I.V. drips, and administer and document medications correctly

* Participate in patient and family education, including providing explanations of patient conditions, communicating assessment data, and recognizing and utilizing health teaching opportunities
* Evaluate the effectiveness of teaching by feedback from patients and families and document same
* Provide for early discharge planning and appropriate referrals for post-hospital care

* Perform related duties as required.

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