Registered Nurse RN Emergency Services

Memorial Physician Practices; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New York is seeking a registered nurse to manage patient care, including administering medications and monitoring patient conditions. Candidates must hold an RN license and an Associate's Degree in Nursing, with a Bachelor's being preferred. Responsibilities include coordinating patient care and assisting with daily living activities for patients of various ages. Flexibility in shifts is required, as well as a strong commitment to patient advocacy and collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in state of practice is required.
• BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and Handle with Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform care interventions including medication administration and specimen collection.
• Monitor and communicate patient conditions to the care team.
• Assist patients with daily living activities.

Skills

Patient care management

Medication administration

Specimen collection

Patient advocacy

Collaboration across disciplines

Education and teaching

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Essential Functions

Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities.

Documents patient care provided.

Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family.

Assists patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.

Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial/spiritual support needs.

Evaluates patient and family learning needs and provides appropriate education based on age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.

Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts or units as needed.

Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Patient Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.

Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record.

Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present for all employees.

Physical Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, and repetitive hand/arm movements. Regular exposure to biological and chemical hazards, including blood and bodily fluids, hazardous medications, and latex.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

License /Certifications: Current RN license in state of practice; BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and Handle with Care preferred.