Per Diem Registered Nurse- Operating Room- Ambulatory Surgery, Essex Crossing

Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Per Diem Registered Nurse – Operating Room – Ambulatory Surgery, Essex Crossing. In this role, the successful candidate carries out patient care responsibilities with emphasis on decision‐making related to the steps in the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, identifying expected outcomes, planning, implementation and evaluation. The RN provides competent, safe and compassionate care based on established NYU Langone Health patient care and nursing standards.

As a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, the RN formulates the initial plan of care with the provider (physician or nurse practitioner) and collaborates to implement a comprehensive patient‑centered plan of care to achieve expected outcomes, applying principles of assignment and delegation consistent with the NY State Nurse Practice Act.

• Demonstrates a solid foundation and understanding of organizational goals as outlined within the quality and safety performance improvement plan (QSPIP) and nurse sensitive quality indicators (unit‑based quality measures such as HAPU, CAUTI, CLABSI, Falls).
• Collects, assesses and documents patient healthcare data.
• Involves patient/family and interdisciplinary team to identify a plan of care and outcomes that are realistic and measurable.
• Prioritizes care based upon data collected.
• Documents assessment and reassessment in medical records.
• Implements interventions in coordination of patient care in a safe, timely and appropriate manner, applying escalation process.
• Considers needs and behaviors of specific patient age groups and cultural groups in all patient care activities.
• Documents interventions per hospital standard.
• Educates patient/family regarding health status and established plan of care.
• Determines learning needs of patient/family, implements an educational plan, collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to modify expected outcomes.
• Documents learning outcomes and revises education plan (using EHR education tools).
• Evaluates patient progress toward expected outcomes; involves patient/family and interdisciplinary team in evaluation, recognizes changes in condition, reports documents and evaluates effectiveness of interventions.
• Participates in and contributes to unit activities to provide patient care in a healing, humane and caring environment.
• Demonstrates understanding of and contributes to unit throughput efficiencies and metrics (unit throughput measures such as DBN, door‑to‑triage, assign‑to‑occupy, first‑case starts, room turnover).
• Complies with unit‑based and organizational professional standards, New York State Nurse Practice Act and regulations of relevant agencies (NY State Department of Health, The Joint Commission, etc.).
• Exhibits appropriate judgment in delegated activities.
• Shows ability to differentiate activities in scope of professional nursing practice from those that may be delegated to ancillary staff.
• Complies with annual education and mandatory/regulatory requirements (learning transcript and supportive documentation).
• Serves as a support and resource for nursing staff and students.
• Engages in self‑assessment and peer review; utilizes resources to meet individual learning needs and promote professional development in clinical practice.
• Adheres to patient care and nursing standards in delivery, using clinical practice guidelines (CPG).
• Attends unit practice council (UPC) and utilizes the practice council structure to critically appraise and influence practice (with supportive evidence).

Current Registered Professional Nurse in New York, Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required, Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association, fluent written and spoken English language skills.

Membership in pertinent professional organizations preferred.

Registered Nurse License – NYS, Basic Life Support Certification.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

Salary range: $75.00 – $75.00 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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