Registered Nurse 6 South

REGISTERED NURSE 6S Union: NYSNA FULL TIME 7 AM – 7:30 PM ALTERNATING WEEKENDS $116,922 Job Description: • Perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and re-assignments as per policy. • Conduct thorough initial and ongoing assessments of patient health status, including vital signs, pain levels, and overall condition, and report any significant changes to the medical team promptly. • Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the patient’s age. • Prepare, safely administer, and document prescribed medications and treatments, including IV therapy, and monitor for any adverse effects. • Provide care for patients recovering from surgery, which includes changing dressings, managing surgical drains, and monitoring for complications. • Competently operate and maintain various medical equipment, such as IV pumps, feeding tubes, catheters, and oxygen tanks. • Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans in collaboration with physicians, surgeons, and an interdisciplinary team (e.g., physical therapists, social workers, dieticians). • Educate patients and their families about their medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, and post-discharge self-care instructions to ensure a smooth recovery and prevent readmission. • Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely documentation of all patient information, interventions, and outcomes in medical records. • Be prepared to respond rapidly and effectively to medical emergencies, providing life-saving interventions when necessary. • Identifies the need for and follows the protocol in managing a RRT • Perform lab draws, order diagnostic tests (e.g., X-rays, EKGs), and analyze results, collaborating with the healthcare team to adjust care plans accordingly. • Act as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs are met, and providing emotional and spiritual support to patients and their families during their healthcare journey. Requirements/Qualifications: • Current licensed as a Professional Registered Nurse in New York State • BCLS/ACLS required • ASA required • Bachelors preferred • NIHSS Certification + 5 CEU hours of stroke education • Child Abuse Certification