Clinical Nurse - SPU - PART TIME - NJ

Overview

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Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Clinical Nurse I

Department of Nursing

Status Regular, Part-time

Shift 2X per week

Hours 20 hours per week

Shift Length 10 hour Shift

The Special Procedures Unit (SPU) is an ambulatory center that performs non-operative treatment procedures on patients that need pain management of spinal and sports-related injuries, and other musculoskeletal problems. The procedures performed are medically supervised exercise therapies to restore mobility and function in patients who might otherwise require surgery. The conditions addressed include back pain, neck pain, muscle and joint pain, sports injuries, post-surgical pain, and related conditions.

Procedures include epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections, nerve blocks, PRP injections, diagnostic and therapeutic spinal injections, spinal cord stimulation, and related therapies.

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary health care teams to maintain the standards of professional nursing practices in a clinical setting
• Collect comprehensive data on patients’ health; analyze data to determine needs & develop individualized care plans; update care plans based on progression and pathway; manage care delivery
• Ensure that all physician orders are carried out appropriately and timely; work with ancillary staff, including Patient Care Assistants
• Integrate patient care standards in all clinical activities; participate in performance improvement activities to improve patient safety, quality of care and patient outcomes
• Maintain sensitivity and awareness of cultural and religious diversity when addressing patients, visitors, co-workers, and other customers
• Promote a supportive and team-oriented environment
• Support departmental responsibilities aligned with the hospital’s long-range strategic plan, mission, vision, and values

• BSN from an accredited school of nursing required
• 1+ years of acute care experience
• NYS RN license and registration required
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certification required

• HCAHPS/EPIC knowledge preferred
• Scope of duties includes critical care clinical competence, with age-specific assessments, critical thinking, and patient/family education regarding plan of care and clinical pathway
• Strong patient-centered approach with emphasis on exemplary customer service
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Self-motivated and proactive; team player who can think critically in a fast-paced environment
• Active participant in seeking solutions to problems
• Critical care experience preferred

Hospital for Special Surgery offers a unique work environment, diverse job types and exceptional career opportunities. We support professional growth and development and offer competitive compensation packages.

Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and equitable service to our community. We treat patients and provide all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.