$37.46 - $55.22 Hourly
Under the general supervision and direction of the Nurse Manager, or Clinical Supervisor develops a nursing diagnosis according to the age and developmental level of the patient, and treats human responses to actual or potential health problems, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with the standards established by the State Nurse Practice Act, Code of Ethics for Nurses, ANA Standards of Care and the mission, philosophy, policies and procedures of Oneida Health.
POSITION SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: Correctly identifies patients prior to performing interventions or care. Applies the nursing process to direct patient care by observing, collecting and recording data related to patient’s biophysical, psychosocial, environmental and functional ability as well as educational and discharge planning needs. Develops documents and modifies a plan of care based on patients’ assessments, diagnosis, needs, age and developmental level.
Patient commitment will be a priority to allow patients to be heard and expectation of their care met. Reassesses patients at intervals throughout the shift based on diagnosis, condition, needs, age and developmental level and documents findings. Recognizes and assesses emergent patient care situations, directs and documents care given to include patient/family response.
Assign/ delegate patient care/duties based on staff skill, knowledge, patient acuity and available resources with appropriate follow-up. Takes proactive approach to identifying and managing unit situations and addressing customer (patient, family, co-workers, and dept. needs). Demonstrates skill in computer operations including documentation, electronic data entry, and retrieval.
Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice consistent with healthcare and organizational standards: Promotes and maintains overall cleanliness of the unit. Utilizes appropriate communication techniques based on knowledge of normal age-specific development during interactions with care of patient Demonstrates understanding and respect for cultural values, beliefs and practices. Implements safe and therapeutic interventions in a timely manner in conjunction with the physician, patient, family and other members of the interdisciplinary team by setting priorities for care Medication administration IV therapy Procedures necessary for the patient’s condition Labels specimens and completes order prior to sending to Lab Point of care testing as directed and ordered.
Assesses the patients’/family learning needs at the time of admission and throughout the hospital stay. Implements teaching based on identified needs and documents appropriately Involves the patient/family in care in ways that are appropriate for the patient’s age, developmental level and cultural/spiritual preferences Uses accepted Infection Prevention techniques to prevent and reduce the risk of acquiring and/or transmitting infections and manage all body fluids from all persons at all times Performs hand hygiene with the appropriate product (i.e. foam vs. soap/water) at all appropriate times/situations Wears appropriate protective gloves at all times when touching blood, saliva, other body fluids or secretions, mucous membranes, nonintact skin, blood-soiled items or bodily fluid-soiled items, contaminated surfaces, and sterile body areas, Washes hands after removing gloves.
Discards gloves used following treatment of a patient and applies new gloves if torn or damaged during treatment of a patient Qualifications
Satisfactory completion of an accredited Registered Nurse program.
Previous experience as a RN helpful but not required.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in New York State. Current BLS/ACLS
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