Registered Nurse-2 North/South- Full Time NightsLong Island Community Hospital has served this richly diverse region as a patient-first community hospital for more than 60 years. As Long Island's only independent community hospital, we are 100% committed to becoming the community's healthcare provider of choice with our greatly enhanced services including the Knapp Cardiac Care Center, our highly-advanced heart disease diagnosis and treatment facility, our new modern surgical pavilion, our unique ER approach, and our high-touch services including women's imaging, sleep laboratory and orthopedics and more. These services are delivered with the highest level of compassion by our LI Community Hospital staff - Long Islanders with an unmistakable mix of courage and heart who care about the people right here in our community and whose sole purpose is to provide personalized comfort.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Registered Nurse-2 North/South- 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: The registered nurse collects patient health data by involving the patient, family, and other health care providers.Performs initial assessment based on patient's presentation.Records relevant data on the nursing component of the Interdisciplinary Admission Assessment.Demonstrates 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.Incorporates discharge planning into the admission process.Analyzes the assessment data in determining problem identification and identifies expected outcomes individualized to the patient.Recognizes the patient's comfort/pain management needs that may impact on the plan of care and desired outcome.Identifies actual or potential knowledge deficits for the patient and/or family.Communicates expected outcomes to the patient, family, and other health care providers to promote continuity of care.Documents the initial plan of care and provides updates as required.Implements the plan of care for each patient and performs appropriate patient monitoring.Adapts nursing procedures to meet the needs of the individual patient.Provides education to the patient and family utilizing the educational assessment.Recognizes hazards to patient safety and takes action to maintain a safe environment.Works collaboratively with other team members to implement interventions.Demonstrates knowledge regarding drug administration incompatibilities, contraindications, and adverse effects.Evaluates the patient's progress toward attainment of outcomes.Documents the patient's response to interventions and revisions to the plan of care.Identifies barriers to achieving desired patient/family outcomes and utilizes resources to diminish the negative impact on the patient/family.Provides care that demonstrates ethical beliefs and respect for the patient's rights.Participates in the evaluation of the quality and effectiveness of nursing practices and supports measures to improve practice.Maintains knowledge base through participation in learning situations such as departmental meetings, educational programs, professional association membership, journal review, or committee participation.Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a 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 or Permit as a Registered Professional Nurse. 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. BLS certification and de-escalation training. 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
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Long Island Community Hospital provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
Long Island Community Hospital is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.
Long Island Community Hospital 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 $97,440.00 - $121,680.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.
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