Staff Nurse – Amb Surgery Position Available In Kings, New York

Staff Nurse – Amb Surgery Department

SURGICAL PREP AND HOLDING

Location
Brooklyn
Job

ID122639

Civil Service ClassificationNon Competitive
Hire In Rate$106,301.00 (for employees new to HHC) Salary Range$106,301.00 – $106,301.00 Pay FrequencyAnnual
Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular
Regular ShiftDay About NYC Health + Hospitals Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts Tour II:

6:00 A.M – 2:30 P.M Job Description

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs a History and Assessment on the day of procedure.
Supervises and directs nursing personnel in the ASU in absence of the Head Nurse. Participates in all phases of patient care in the ASU including, pre-operative preparation and care, post-operative care, patient education, patient follow-up, etc.
Works cooperatively with clerical staff in communicating with patients and family members, and completion of patient visits.
Collaborates with other medical and nursing team members in the organization and provision of effective patient care in the ASU.
Participates in Pl monitoring, including the gathering and of data for statistical and other projects.
Participates in the activities of the ASU Pl team. Maintains statistics regarding ASU Pl activities.
Assesses care given to patients by ancillary staff members.
Identifies areas of concern in the provision of patient care, and coordinates resolution of identified problems.
Communicates problems and areas of concern to the Head Nurse.
Collects age specific data including biophysical, growth and development and psychosocial data including previous surgical history.
Develops and implements nursing care plans that reflect measurable and achievable goals, appropriate for the age and developmental stage of the patient.
Provides direct care appropriate to age and developmental stage of the patient and utilizes effective communication techniques.
Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations when dealing with staff, patients and family to promote teamwork, efficiency and quality patient care.
Provides appropriate nutrition based on age and post procedure condition.
Provides patient/family education appropriate to age, education and readiness for learning consistent with the cultural, ethical and religious beliefs of patient and family.
Utilizes safe feeding techniques considering age and developmental stage of the patient. Complies with NYC H + H/ Kings County and Departmental Policies regarding safety (falls, Universal Protocol, hand washing etc.), quality improvement and infection control.
Complies with KCHC policy regarding post procedural sedation patients.
Initiates emergency interventions based on clinical manifestations i.e. choking, aspiration, respiratory arrest, cardiac arrest and post-op_ surgical bleeding.
Demonstrates safe, proper use of all equipment according to manufacturers’ recommendations and hospital policies.
Demonstrates proper blood glucose monitoring via finger stick technique based upon KCHC policies and manufacturer’s recommendation.
Performs twelve leads EKG according to hospital procedure.
Participates in unit specific discharge follow-up (post 24-hour phone call) and directs patient/family appropriately (i.e. clinic, ER).

Duties & Responsibilities Purpose of Position:

Under supervision, provides professional nursing care to patients/clients within an assigned unit. Diagnoses and treats responses to actual or potential health problems by means of nursing methods and techniques such as case-finding, health teaching, health counseling and provision of care supportive to and restorative of life and well-being.

Examples of Typical Tasks:

1. Identifies and discriminates between physical and psycho-social signs and symptoms. Selects and performs those therapeutic measures which are essential for effective execution of the nursing regimen for assigned patients/clients. 2. Develops, implements and continuously evaluates the nursing regimen for assigned patients/clients. 3. Records and maintains nursing care plans and progress notes on patients/clients to ensure continuity of care. 4. Interprets and reports responses of patients/clients to appropriate members of the health team. 5. Participates with interdisciplinary health team members to plan a comprehensive patient care program. 6. Determines and assigns those components of the nursing regimen which may be carried out by allied nursing personnel. 7. Provides teaching, guidance and direction to allied nursing personnel in rendering patient care. 8. Participates in defining, implementing, maintaining and interpreting standards of nursing practice. 9. Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary conferences pertaining to policies and procedures affecting nursing practice. 10. Participates in determining conditions, resources and policies essential to the delivery of nursing care services. 11. Participates in development and maintenance of a system of evaluation of nursing care, practices and
procedures, including evaluation of nursing personnel. 12. Interprets philosophy and objectives of agency and Nursing Department to patients/clients, families and other groups. 13. Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences. 14. Performs other professional nursing activities as delegated by nursing service administration. Minimum Qualifications 1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State; and
2. Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).

Special Note:

For assignments in Post-Acute Care ONLY, individuals meeting the following criteria may also be considered for appointment: Graduation from a nursing education program registered by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) as licensure qualifying for Registered Professional Nurse (RN) and has applied for licensure as an RN. These unlicensed individuals may be employed to practice under the immediate and personal supervision of a NYS licensed, currently registered, RN for up to 90 days immediately following graduation pending receipt of a limited permit, which selected candidates must apply for and receive within the same 90-day period. Once a limited permit is received, individuals can practice nursing, under the immediate and personal supervision of a NYS licensed, currently registered, RN at a NYC Health + Hospitals health care setting for up to one (1) year from the date of issuance of the limited permit. In addition, must hold or obtain through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA). How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position,