Staff Nurse, O.R. GASTROENTEROLOGY | Bellevue
- Employer
- NYC Health + Hospitals
- Location
- New York
- Closing date
- Jan 19, 2021
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- Profession
- Nurse
- Specialty
- Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology
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Marketing Statement
NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue is America's oldest public hospital, established in 1736. Affiliated with the NYU School of Medicine, the 844-bed hospital is a major referral center for highly complex cases, with its 6,000 employees including highly skilled, interdisciplinary clinical staff. It sees more than 110,000 emergency room visits and 500,000 outpatient visits annually. Bellevue is an academic medical institution of international renown. We have served as an incubator for major innovations in public health, medical science, and medical education. Bellevue is a Level I Trauma Center delivering around-the-clock care in adult, pediatric, psychiatric and pediatric psychiatric emergencies as well as in the nationally-designated categories of cardiology, neurology, toxicology, and neonatology. In addition to providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient state-of-the-art care Bellevue is a city-wide medical specialty referral source. Bellevue's clinical centers of excellence include: Emergency Medicine and Trauma Care; Cardiovascular Services; Designated Regional Perinatal Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (ICU); Comprehensive Children's Psychiatric Emergency Program; and Cancer Services.
Job Description
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Staff Nurse in the ENDOSCOPY is a Nursing Practitioner who contributes to the development, implementation and evaluation of the nursing regimen for assigned patients on his/her unit. Under the direction and leadership of the Head Nurse, Assistant Head Nurse, and the Staff Nurse is guided by a thorough knowledge of nursing theory, principles and standards of quality nursing care.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides Nursing Care to assigned patients through assessment of patient's needs, making nursing diagnosis, developing and implement ting a plan of care, which reflect an individualized mode of nursing intervention based on specific population guidelines.
2. Initiates a Nursing Assessment and Nursing care plan upon admission reflecting long and short-term goals, patient and/or significant other education and a discharge plan.
3. Allows patient and/or significant other to participate in the plan care if possible.
4. Executes physician's orders with clear understanding of the scientific principles of cause and effect.
5. Collaborates with the Head Nurse in assigning functions to ancillary personnel.
6. Records pertinent observations on patient chart and reports verbally finding to Head Nurse and/or physician using on approved hand off tool.
7. Evaluates the results of nursing intervention and makes appropriate changes when necessary.
8. Administers medication as ordered and chart according to hospital policy and professional standards.
9. Counts narcotics with in-coming and out-going tour nurses according to hospital policy/procedures.
10. Educates patient and/or family and documents with evidence of the teaching.
11. Assures instructions and educational teaching given to patient are consistent with that of the responsible Medical Practitioner.
12. Adheres to Infection Control measures, Radiation Safety, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Disaster Preparedness and the Safety Evaluation Plan.
13. Attends educational programs offered by Generation Plus by in or outside agency, in order to foster self-growth.
14. Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary conferences pertaining to policies and procedures affecting patient care.
15. Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing Education, and self-directiveness in his/her own educational process.
16. Performs other professional nursing activities as delegated by Nursing Service Administration.
17. Participates in PI monitoring activities i.e., data collection.
18. Communicates with Head Nurse or designee problems or issues affecting optimal patient care.
19. Demonstrates competency in Code Management and Responding to Rapid Response Team (RRT) calls.
20. Verbalizes importance of cultural sensitivity to diversity in the work force.
21. Ensures a safe and secure environment free of hazards to reduce the risk of injury to all customers. (Patients, visitors and staff).
22. Conducts risks assessments to reduce adverse events.
23. Ensures that safety management issues are appropriately addressed.
24. Explains, involves and instructs Patient/families concerning the therapeutic regimen and environment of care.
25. Effectively utilizes the electronic and paper medical record.
26. Demonstrates good communication skills including knowledge of Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and the use of the TEMIS Phone.
27. Verbalizes awareness of team building.
28. Complies with required OHS, licensure and life support requirements
NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue is America's oldest public hospital, established in 1736. Affiliated with the NYU School of Medicine, the 844-bed hospital is a major referral center for highly complex cases, with its 6,000 employees including highly skilled, interdisciplinary clinical staff. It sees more than 110,000 emergency room visits and 500,000 outpatient visits annually. Bellevue is an academic medical institution of international renown. We have served as an incubator for major innovations in public health, medical science, and medical education. Bellevue is a Level I Trauma Center delivering around-the-clock care in adult, pediatric, psychiatric and pediatric psychiatric emergencies as well as in the nationally-designated categories of cardiology, neurology, toxicology, and neonatology. In addition to providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient state-of-the-art care Bellevue is a city-wide medical specialty referral source. Bellevue's clinical centers of excellence include: Emergency Medicine and Trauma Care; Cardiovascular Services; Designated Regional Perinatal Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (ICU); Comprehensive Children's Psychiatric Emergency Program; and Cancer Services.
Job Description
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Staff Nurse in the ENDOSCOPY is a Nursing Practitioner who contributes to the development, implementation and evaluation of the nursing regimen for assigned patients on his/her unit. Under the direction and leadership of the Head Nurse, Assistant Head Nurse, and the Staff Nurse is guided by a thorough knowledge of nursing theory, principles and standards of quality nursing care.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides Nursing Care to assigned patients through assessment of patient's needs, making nursing diagnosis, developing and implement ting a plan of care, which reflect an individualized mode of nursing intervention based on specific population guidelines.
2. Initiates a Nursing Assessment and Nursing care plan upon admission reflecting long and short-term goals, patient and/or significant other education and a discharge plan.
3. Allows patient and/or significant other to participate in the plan care if possible.
4. Executes physician's orders with clear understanding of the scientific principles of cause and effect.
5. Collaborates with the Head Nurse in assigning functions to ancillary personnel.
6. Records pertinent observations on patient chart and reports verbally finding to Head Nurse and/or physician using on approved hand off tool.
7. Evaluates the results of nursing intervention and makes appropriate changes when necessary.
8. Administers medication as ordered and chart according to hospital policy and professional standards.
9. Counts narcotics with in-coming and out-going tour nurses according to hospital policy/procedures.
10. Educates patient and/or family and documents with evidence of the teaching.
11. Assures instructions and educational teaching given to patient are consistent with that of the responsible Medical Practitioner.
12. Adheres to Infection Control measures, Radiation Safety, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Disaster Preparedness and the Safety Evaluation Plan.
13. Attends educational programs offered by Generation Plus by in or outside agency, in order to foster self-growth.
14. Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary conferences pertaining to policies and procedures affecting patient care.
15. Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing Education, and self-directiveness in his/her own educational process.
16. Performs other professional nursing activities as delegated by Nursing Service Administration.
17. Participates in PI monitoring activities i.e., data collection.
18. Communicates with Head Nurse or designee problems or issues affecting optimal patient care.
19. Demonstrates competency in Code Management and Responding to Rapid Response Team (RRT) calls.
20. Verbalizes importance of cultural sensitivity to diversity in the work force.
21. Ensures a safe and secure environment free of hazards to reduce the risk of injury to all customers. (Patients, visitors and staff).
22. Conducts risks assessments to reduce adverse events.
23. Ensures that safety management issues are appropriately addressed.
24. Explains, involves and instructs Patient/families concerning the therapeutic regimen and environment of care.
25. Effectively utilizes the electronic and paper medical record.
26. Demonstrates good communication skills including knowledge of Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and the use of the TEMIS Phone.
27. Verbalizes awareness of team building.
28. Complies with required OHS, licensure and life support requirements
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