Registered Nurse,Emergency Department,Per Diem Eve Job Poughkeepsie area,City of Poughkeepsie New York USA,Nursing

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities.

Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC) is a renowned, 349-bed regional medical center overlooking the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, New York. As a tertiary teaching hospital and the healthcare leader in the Mid-Hudson Valley, we offer comprehensive, subspecialized medical, surgical, and obstetrical/gynecological services to the entire community.

Our accolades include:

U.S. News & World Report
- Best Regional Hospital
Health grades
- One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals
Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence

At Vassar Brothers Medical Center, we inspire the professional growth of our team members and support a philosophy of shared decision-making. Everyone has a voice and plays a role in defining our future, which helps make this an amazing place to work. Through the strength of our health system and the passion of our team, we continue expanding our care to an even broader market.

Our caregivers represent the community in which we work, and our commitment to everyone’s well-being is truly heartfelt.

Responsibilities:

1.Completes patient assessment and reassessment as clinically indicated.

a. Documents detailed information incorporating the plan of care, interventions and outcomes reflecting the patient’s physical, mental, and emotional status.

b. Ensures appropriate documentation based on the level of care the patient is receiving to include transfer/discharge documentation as indicated.

Follows the five Rights of Medication Administration, verbalizing to patients/family/significant other the medication they are receiving. Assesses the patient prior to administering medications noting allergies, parameters, potential side effects, effectiveness and intervening as needed. Reassesses and documents response according to hospital policy.

Coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care, including the delegation of tasks.

Maintains accountability for care delegated.

Actively works to promote a culture of safety.

Assesses patients for potential safety risks.
Adheres to hospital policies and procedures regarding patient safety. Initiate’s interventions related to the risk factors identified.
Conducts bedside shift report and bedside rounds with peer on assigned patients at change of shift.
Demonstrate quality by documenting the application of the nursing process in a responsible, accountable, and ethical manner.

Assesses learning needs of patient/family/significant other. Plans and provides appropriate instruction using applicable teaching methods. Assesses and documents patient/family/significant other response to teaching.

Cares for specific patient populations, despite location, as necessary

Deliver Patient Centered Care:

Embrace the cultural diversity and difference of patients and team members.
Respect the dignity of all individuals through the maintenance of the caring relationship.
Maintains open lines of communication inclusive of actively listening.

Meets accreditation, regulatory, and compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Works to promote a culture of learning and growth.

Seek experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and…

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, Per Diem Eve