Job Description
Job Description
Marketing Statement
NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue is America’s oldest public hospital, established in 1736. Affiliated with the NYU School of Medicine, the 844-bed hospital is a major referral center for highly complex cases, with its 6,000 employees including highly skilled, interdisciplinary clinical staff. It sees more than 110,000 emergency room visits and 500,000 outpatient visits annually. Bellevue is an academic medical institution of international renown. We have served as an incubator for major innovations in public health, medical science, and medical education. Bellevue is a Level I Trauma Center delivering around-the-clock care in adult, pediatric, psychiatric and pediatric psychiatric emergencies as well as in the nationally-designated categories of cardiology, neurology, toxicology, and neonatology. In addition to providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient state-of-the-art care Bellevue is a city-wide medical specialty referral source. Bellevue’s clinical centers of excellence include: Emergency Medicine and Trauma Care; Cardiovascular Services; Designated Regional Perinatal Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (ICU); Comprehensive Children’s Psychiatric Emergency Program; and Cancer 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.
Job Description Purpose of Position The Staff Nurse in Ambulatory Care Services is a Nursing Practitioner who contributes to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing regimen for patients seen in the department. Under the direction and leadership of the Head Nurse, the Staff Nurse is guided by a thorough knowledge of nursing theory, principles, and standards of quality nursing care, and the policy and procedures of the Nursing Department. RN working in Oncology clinic is recommended to have at least one-year Medical Surgical experience.
Functional Duties/Responsibilities - Reports directly to the Head Nurse/Charge Nurse.
- Assess patients based on:
- Interview of patient and/or significant other
- Chart review.
- Referrals from other health team members and outside agencies.
- Instructing patients and/or family members/significant others regarding treatment, medication, diagnostic procedures and the importance of follow-up visits.
- Interpreting the patient’s understanding and emotional response to their condition.
- Observing and identifying underlying and contributing factors/concerns, especially socio-economic, cultural, physical, and language barriers.
- Assisting patients and/or significant others to establish a medication schedule when on multiple medications.
- Making referrals to other agencies as appropriate, i.e., Visiting Nurse Service, Department of Health, Social Services, Home Care, etc.
- Make appropriate referrals
- Communicate with physician or other health care members as indicated.
- Reports findings to Head Nurse/Charge Nurse as indicated.
- Initial Nursing Assessment
- Patient/Family Education Form
- Nurse Intake Screening Form
- Pain screen and assessment
- Expedite process by communicating with necessary personnel.
- Support patient and family members.
- Communicate patient care problems/issues via the proper channels.
- Inform Head Nurse of patients with complicated problems and those who are awaiting admission.
- Collects data on patients receiving care in the clinic and assists MD with all examinations.
- Educates and teaches patients based on diagnosis and need.
- Initiates appropriate nursing interventions and update medical record via as needed.
- Provide counseling and teaching for clinic patients and their families/significant others who are new or referred by the physician.
- Provide the appropriate nursing interventions based upon assessment, which will include:
- When indicated, schedule appointments for nurse follow-up visits, i.e. anti-coagulant management and compliance, blood pressure check, diabetic self care and insulin therapy.
- Triage patients who present to clinic without appointments.
- Document all observations on one or more of the following:
- Assist with hospital admission process.
- Performs EKG, glucometer testing.
- Participate in preventive health measures and case findings.
- Review immunization records to update status
- Has knowledge of immunization and keep abreast of DOH changes.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the administration of nebulizer and/or metered dose inhalation therapy.
- Is able to plant PPD and interpret the results as per guidelines.
- Ensures a safe and secure environment free of hazards to reduce the risk of injury to patients, visitors, and staff.
- Participates in in-service department and continuing education program in order to foster growth.
- Able to perform glucometer, knowledgeable of the glucometer machine use, maintenance and quality control.
- Check code cart/emergency equipment on a daily basis or as assigned according to protocol.
- Is aware of fire safety/evacuation plan.
- Is aware of disaster plan.
- Is aware of hazardous waste management program.
- Aware of clinical alarms in area and responds accordingly. Participates in team building and makes suggestions for improving organization performance.
- Participates in patient visit redesign and patient centered scheduling initiatives.
- Assists in the development, implementation and data collection of ambulatory care/unit-based performance improvement projects.
- Maintains a level of cultural competence.
- Knowledge of interpersonal/team building methods.
- To be aware of the population specific patient management for the area which they work.
- Understands policy and procedure related to Limited English Proficiency (LEP).
- Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or designee.
Minimum Qualifications - A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State; and
- 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).
Department Preferences How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
- College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
- Multiple employee discounts programs
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