Marketing StatementNYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan is the community hospital of choice for residents of East Harlem, northern Manhattan, and neighboring communities. The hospital provides culturally-sensitive care in a welcoming and hospitable setting, emphasizing primary care medicine and utilizing the latest advances in medical science. Metropolitan delivers high quality health services with compassion, dignity, and respect to all, without exception. Since its founding in 1875, the hospital has been affiliated with New York Medical College, representing the oldest partnership between a hospital and a private medical school in the United States. Metropolitan is a part of the NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal hospital and health care system in the country.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
- 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.
- 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 progress note 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:
- 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.
- Triage patients who present to clinic without appointments.
- Make appropriate referrals
- Communicate with physician or other health care members as indicated.
- Reports findings to Head Nurse/Charge Nurse as indicated.
- Document all observations on one or more of the following:
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- Patient/Family Education Form
- Nurse Intake Screening Form
- Continuation/Progress Note
- Pain screen and assessment
- Assist with hospital admission process.
- Expedite process by communicating with necessary personnel.
- Support patient and family members.
- Performs EKG, glucometer testing and IV Cannulation Therapy.
- Participate in preventive health measures and case findings.
- Maintain health maintenance status of patient by review of necessary records.
- Assess for human response to actual or potential health problems at the earliest signs and symptoms and initiate treatment and/or make referrals for appropriate care.
- Identify the family members and/or significant other of patients with an infectious process and encourage testing and prophylaxis as appropriate,
- e., tuberculin skin testing, hepatitis screen.
- Review immunization records to update status
- Identify those patients who are at risk for certain diseases, which could be minimized with appropriate vaccines, i.e., influenza, pneumovax, all other adult and pediatric vaccines.
- Conducts health education classes to promote wellness, i.e., self-breast examination, parenting classes, Lamaze classes.
- Communicate patient care problems/issues via the proper channels.
- Inform Head Nurse of patients with complicated problems and those who are awaiting admission.
- 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.
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).
Department Preferences