Job Description
In this role, the successful candidate provides safe, quality, therapeutic, and age-appropriate nursing care using evidence-based practice. Uses clinical expertise in assessment, clinical decision making, clinical practice and patient education. The Field Nurse coordinates the care provided with the interdisciplinary team to promote optimum patient outcomes and satisfaction. Job Responsibilities: Completes a comprehensive nursing assessment including but not limited to physical, functional, psychosocial, emotional, cognitive, sexual, cultural, age related, environmental, spiritual, transpersonal, and economic factors in a systematic and ongoing process while honoring the uniqueness of the patient Derives the diagnoses and needs from the assessment data, validates the diagnoses, and collaborates with the patient, family, caregivers, and physician to develop an individualized plan care to attain expected quality outcomes Responsible for the coordination of care by interacting and collaborating with other members of the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes, patient satisfaction, and health care goals Delivers direct nursing care, ongoing assessment, teaching and training to patients and caregivers that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and benefits using evidence-based nursing practice Identifies deficits and barriers to effective knowledge and understanding of education provided to patients. Employs strategies to optimize patient engagement. Demonstrates caring behaviors toward patients, family, and other caregivers Complete and maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation reflecting the assessment, examination, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care, education intervention, and evaluation according to Federal, Department of Health and The Joint Commission requirements Assist Agency leadership with achieving corporate goals, improving quality of patient care outcomes and patient satisfaction. Participate in Agency quality assessment and performance improvement initiatives Minimum Qualifications: Current Registered Professional Nurse in New York State Bachelor's Degree in Nursing At least one year of home care/home health experience Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association Fluent written and spoken English language skills Excellent communication (both oral and written), interpersonal, customer service skills Critical thinking skills Working knowledge of computers Required Licenses: Registered Nurse License-NYS, Basic Life Support Cert Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family. NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment.