Home Care RN - Compassionate, Patient-Centered Care

Northwell Health

Manhasset (NY)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide age-appropriate care using the nursing process. You will collaborate with physicians and the health team to coordinate procedures and treatments while directing the patient care unit team.

The role emphasizes leadership, clinical judgment, and thorough documentation of patient status, outcomes, and education. Strong focus on discharge planning and safety during care delivery is required.

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, required.
Current Registered Nurse license in New York State.
Enrollment in BSN program within two years with BSN degree within five years.

Responsibilities

1. Conducts patient interview, explains policies and procedures to patient/significant others, reviews patient’s chart and answers questions correctly and courteously.
2. Assesses gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and neurological health status; determines mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition and adjusts plan of care, as appropriate; assesses level of pain and pain management.
3. Communicates and documents patient’s physiologic health status and plan of care.
4. Assesses patient’s psychosocial health status. Elicits perception of medical/nursing care and expectation of care. Determines coping mechanism, knowledge level, and ability to comprehend. Identifies cultural/ethnic requirements to reduce anxiety and ensure patient satisfaction. Communicates and documents psychological status and care plan of support groups, counseling services, and social services. Identifies patient’s need for teaching based on psychosocial and developmental assessment.
6. Identifies patient outcome. Develops criteria for measurement of patient outcomes. Identifies actual/potential patient problems. Develops patient outcome statement(s) and establishes individualized patient goals.
7. Identifies care activities and establishes priorities necessary to achieve expected outcome. Coordinates the cost-effective use of supplies, equipment and medication to achieve expected outcome. Documents plan of care and collaborates with physicians and other health team members.
8. Implements plan of care. Maintains constant vigilance over patients care to ensure safety precautions/needs are followed. Exercises professional skills related to the plan of care. Reassesses patients as needed and appropriately revises plan of care.
9. Correctly administers prescribed treatments. Correctly uses equipment necessary for patient care. Provides emotional support to patient and significant other. Applies scientific principles in performing procedures, carrying them out safely, timely and efficiently. Makes accurate observations of patient’s conditions during treatments/procedures.
10. Keeps accurate documentation of patient’s treatment, activity and condition. Uses appropriate methods of documentation according to departmental policy.
11. Acts rapidly during emergencies, conveys calm and communicates with family/caretakers.
12. Participates in discharge planning and coordinates referrals; provides discharge instructions and evaluates care outcomes.
13. Performs variance analysis related to outcome data for performance improvement; designs and evaluates systems to improve care.
14. Keeps documentation and collaborates with care team; provides direction to team members.
15. Interprets and implements treatment regimen; delegates assignments as needed.
16. Performs skin care, wound care, and related procedures.
17. Administers medications safely; educates patients on interactions.
18. Educates patients and families; documents teaching effectiveness and discharge planning.
19. Performs related duties as required.