ICU/PACU Registered Nurse - Critical Care Advocate

Northwell; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health seeks a registered professional nurse to serve as the primary nurse in delivering comprehensive nursing care within a hospital setting. The role involves assessing patients, planning and implementing care, documenting observations, and collaborating with physicians and health-team members to meet patient needs.

Responsibilities include admission assessments, monitoring changes in condition, patient education, and active participation in quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
• BSN preferred; enrolled in an accredited program within 24 months of employment and BSN within five years of employment date.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.
• Perform admission assessments and document in Nursing Care Plans and nurses notes.
• Reassess patients with changes in condition and communicate to supervisor.
• Collaborate with health team members for follow-up care.
• Explain procedures to patients before performance.
• Administer patient care with privacy and dignity.
• Act during emergencies and manage self, patients and staff.
• Participate in unit performance improvement activities.
• Plan and carry out treatment regimens with health team members.
• Interpret and implement physician-ordered treatments.
• Assist physicians during treatments and procedures.
• Document patient conditions and responses to interventions.
• Maintain safe, clean, quiet environment and patient comfort.
• Ensure patient safety (side rails, call lights, etc.).
• Apply established nursing procedures and universal precautions.

Skills

ICU/PACU experience

Nursing care

Education

BSN preferred

RN license NYS

Job description

Northwell Health seeks a registered professional nurse to serve as the primary nurse in delivering comprehensive nursing care within a hospital setting. The role involves assessing patients, planning and implementing care, documenting observations, and collaborating with physicians and health-team members to meet patient needs.

Responsibilities include admission assessments, monitoring changes in condition, patient education, and active participation in quality improvement.