Harlem Hospital Center has been a bedrock of the Harlem community since 1887. The hospital provides a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic and family support services to the residents of Central Harlem, West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood. Harlem is the largest hospital in the area, capable of treating the most seriously ill. Harlem provides over 90 specialized ambulatory care services, dentistry and oral surgery, behavioral health services, and community substance abuse treatment. 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.
Duties & Responsibilities The Registered Nurse in Ambulatory Care Department has skills and competence and works within the scope of regulatory agency standards and policies and procedures as set forward by HHC and Harlem Hospital.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Promote a positive and pleasant attitude conducive to the workplace which enhances the Mission, Vision and Value Statement of the organization.
- Manage chronic disease/population health initiatives and work toward meeting the HHC guidelines
- Initiate and complete patient admission history and assessment with clear communication and pertinent documentation in accordance to established guidelines.
- Assess, screen, triage, and delegate assignments for nursing personnel based on patient acuity and employee's skill level.
- Performs a systematic assessment utilizing Evidence-based Practice including physiological and psychosocial needs. Prioritize and initiates, implements and evaluates a patient centered nursing care plan based on a pathophysiologic knowledge and patient assessment. Evaluates, and revises care plans in a regular basis and establish and monitor a realistic short- and long-term goals with patient and/or families.
- Explain rationale to patients for selected therapies based on observation and findings and participates in patient advocacy- compassion, caring, and emotional support.
- Evaluates the patient's response to therapeutic regimen and outcome management and communicates with providers.
- Explains, educates and instructs and manage patient/family concerning on therapeutic regimen and environment of care in collaboration with medical provider.
- Collaborates with other health professionals in planning care for the patients.
- Participates and delegates functions effectively, both individually and as team member, during crisis and
- Demonstrates the knowledge of nursing unit and departmental standard, institutional policy requirement in accordance with Regulatory Compliance (OSHA, JACHO).
- Accepts and demonstrates responsibility to co-workers, unit and institution and Accountability.
- Develops knowledge in the principles of change theory and support group consensus regarding change.
- Keeps abreast of current modalities, and provide evidence-based practice to reinforce Primary, Secondary and Tertiary prevention.
- Update knowledge to current nursing practices, and seeks additional training in new techniques, information and services.
- Perficient in medication management including obtaining meds, storage, par level and administration of medications.
- Performs venipuncture, when necessary.
- Performs point of care testing, e.g. blood glucose. Supervise ancillary staff proving POCT services.
- Obtain 12-Lead EKG when appropriate.
- Performs dressing changes, e.g. wound and assist in surgical and other procedures.
- Proficient in discharging patients post visit including discharge education/instructions
- Participates in emergency code, e.g. Condition Help, CAC and records activity.
- Initiates emergency administration of oxygen according to policy and procedure.
- Conforms to policies governing patient abuse, patient rights, and confidentiality of information.
- Meets all compliance standards/requirements such as Annual education & Evaluations, and Customer Service Training.
- Enhance personal and professional development through attendance to internal in-service training and external educational offerings.
- Responsible to practice ICARE actionable Behaviors.
Minimum Qualifications Currently licensed or otherwise duly authorized to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New York. 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