Registered Nurse
Company: WMC Health
Location: Stony Point
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Details:The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing
care in an assigned clinic or clinical area, including but not
limited to, ambulatory, psychiatric, medical/surgical, critical
care, specialty units, or long term care units within Bon Secours
Charity Health System. They provide direct nursing care by
assessing patients' needs, performing physical examinations, and
taking health history and demographic information. In addition, the
Registered Nurse plans, develops, implements, administers,
evaluates and updates specialized plans of treatment and preventive
care regimens in accordance with medical orders and nursing
standards, and also annotates medical records in accordance with
established procedures, implements infection control protocols, and
ensures compliance with regulatory
requirements.REPONSIBILITIES:Provides direct nursing care to
patients by assessing their physical, psychological, emotional and
spiritual status. Develops a plan of care consistent with the
patient's condition and annotates medical records in accordance
with established procedures and regulatory requirements and
provides information to clinical and support staff to facilitate
continued proper nursing care. Includes the patients and family in
the process of care planning. Performs comprehensive patient
assessments, noting any improvement or deterioration in the
patient's condition and implements and evaluates nursing care
accordingly. Assesses patients and administers treatments,
medications, and general care according to nursing plan of care,
best practices, established protocols and medical orders to treat
actual or potential disorders and to optimize the physical and
mental well-being of the patients. Operates specialized medical
equipment. Evaluates and documents patients' responses to care
regimen and adds to; changes or resolves interventions on the
nursing plan of care and/ or collaborates with physician regarding
the need to revise the treatment plan. Collaborates with
appropriate members of the health team (i.e.: LPN, Nurse's Aide,
Attendants) to coordinate care for patients. Coordinates care with
other departments (i.e.: dietary, social services rehab services,
etc.), serving as a liaison to ensure services are provided in a
timely manner. Provides education to the patient and family about
medication, medical treatments; disease specific information,
follow up care. Resolves conflicts. Participates in discharge
planning in collaboration with other health care providers and
community resources to ensure full utilization of support services
which address patient needs. Participates in Quality Assurance
activities to ensure provision of optimum care and follow-up for
patients. Ensures continuity of nursing care by communicating a
comprehensive handoff during transition to another nurse (at change
of shift, change in assignment, transfer of patient, etc.)
Participates with other professional team members in a
multi-disciplinary approach to nursing care. Advocates the patient
bill of rights and advocates on behalf of patients and families to
ensure continuity and understanding of care given. Participates in
continuing education programs and in-service education in order to
provide the most appropriate nursing care. Completes continuing
education programs on time. Complies with hospital policies and
procedures. Actively participates in the performance improvement
process including data collection, analysis, plan for change and
implementation of changes. Precepts and mentors newer staff on the
assigned unit. Attends staff meetings. May act as preceptor to new
graduate nurses to ensure appropriate orientation to assigned
units. QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:Previous professional nursing
experience preferred. Must possess a limited permit to practice
nursing, issued by the New York State Education Department, or a
valid license and current registration, issued by the New York
State Education Department, as a Registered Nurse. Current BLS
required. EDUCATION:BSN Preferred. Completion of BSN is expected
within 5 years of hire. OTHER:If applicable, the individual
performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact
with human blood and other potentially infectious materials.
Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal
precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and
learn the policies concerning infection control.About Us: Bon
Secours Charity Medical Group Bon Secours Charity Medical Group,
part of Bon Secours Charity Health Systems (BSCHS), a regional
network of more than 120 primary care physicians and specialists
from a broad array of medical specialties. BSCHS, a member of
WMCHealth Network, includes Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY,
Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, NY and St. Anthony
Community Hospital in Warwick, NY.
Keywords: WMC Health, Yonkers , Registered Nurse, Healthcare , Stony Point, New York
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