Registered Nurse - Med/Surg, Penn Yan, NYDepartment: 1st Acute Med/Surg Level 1Shifts
- 1st Acute Med/Surg RN Full Time (36 hours)
- Rotational D/E/N/W/Holidays 6a - 6p / 6p -6a Required: NYS RN Licensure Required Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS
Required
- Licensure: NYS RN
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS
Complete DescriptionThe Registered Nurse applies knowledge of nursing theory, technical, and communication skills in delivering high quality compassionate care to patients and families. The RN assesses patient need, develops a plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, provides direct care, evaluates patient progress, and coordinates the care delivery throughout the patient's episode. The Med/Surg RN develops specialized skill in the area of cardiac care including telemetry monitoring. The RN is accountable for patient family education to assist the patient and family in understanding self care beyond hospitalization, including lifestyle changes to support health and healing. He/She promotes comfort and provides emotional support in a healing environment.Applies nursing knowledge and skill in the delivery of careApplies nursing knowledge and skill in delivery of care by assessing patient /family needs through active listening, social perceptiveness (being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do), and analyzing data/information obtained through direct observation and assessment, technology, or health team communication. Creates a developmentally and age appropriate, culturally relevant, individualized plan of care to address the nature and scope of the health problems identified. In collaboration with the patient, family, physician, and health care team members, sets goals and monitors the patient's progress. The RN adjusts the plan based on patient response or change in condition/reprioritization of needs.Promotes, advocates for and protects the health, safety and rights of the patient. Systematically evaluates quality and effectiveness of Nursing Practice, uses the results of Quality Improvement activities to initiate changes in individual nursing practice and to influence care delivery. Engages in self-evaluation of practice, identifying strengths and areas in which professional development would be beneficial and takes accountability to increase knowledge and enhance skill. Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Demonstrates skill in application of nursing interventions including medication administration.Motivates the patient/family by teaching them what is needed to continue care and healing at home. Assesses the patient/family learning styles and structures the sessions to maximize understanding. Seeks teachable” moments during the care delivery process to emphasize pertinent information. Asks questions to evaluate retention of key points in the self care process. Provides tools and information to assist the patient family after discharge. Documents the education provided and the patient/family response to the education.Skills: Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience Expertise Rating Move BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, NYS RN Licensure Required 1 year experience in the Med/Tele environment Required 1 Year#TB_HCJob #: 24-20395
