p>TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Performs physical, psychological, and social assessment of patients;
Develops a written nursing care plan based on patient assessment and diagnosis;
Works directly under physicians, assisting during exams, diagnostic testing and treatments;
Implements medical and nursing orders;
Establishes care priorities based on patient problems;
Communicates pertinent patient information to the physician and other members of the health care team;
Evaluates the effectiveness of care delivered;
Updates care plan as indicated;
Records vital signs and documents care given;
Develops and implements a discharge plan for patients;
Provides patients and their families with health teaching;
Administers medication, including intravenous therapy; reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments;
Participates in and supports research programs;
Participates in nursing committees;
Performs tasks normally delegated to lower ranking nursing department employees, as directed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and either:
- Possession of a license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State as issued by the New York State Education Department at the time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment; or:
- Eligibility for Limited Permit to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State as issued by the New York State Education Department at the time of appointment and licensed as Registered Professional Nurse in New York State as issued by the New York State Education Department within one year and maintenance of license throughout duration of appointment.