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Registered Nurse PostSurgical Unit PRN

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI), New York, NY, United States


Position Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab, Evening Shift (includes weekends and on‑call). In this role, the successful candidate carries out patient‑care responsibilities with emphasis on decision‑making related to assessment, diagnosis, expected outcomes, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN provides competent, safe and compassionate care based on NYU Langone Health Patient Care and Nursing Standards and collaborates with providers, nurses, and the interdisciplinary team to implement a comprehensive patient‑centered plan of care.

Job Responsibilities

Demonstrates a solid foundation and understanding of organizational goals as outlined within the quality and safety performance improvement plan (QSPIP) and nurse-sensitive quality indicators (unit‑based quality measures such as HAPU, CAUTI, CLABSI, Falls).

Collects, assesses and documents patient healthcare data.

Involves patient/family and interdisciplinary team to identify a plan of care and outcomes that are realistic and measurable.

Prioritizes care based upon data collected.

Documents assessment and reassessment in medical records.

Implements interventions in the coordination of patient care in a safe, timely and appropriate manner and applies the escalation process.

Considers needs and behaviors of specific patient age groups and cultural groups in all patient care activities.

Documents interventions per hospital standard.

Educates the patient/family regarding health status and the established plan of care.

Determines learning needs of the patient/family; implements an educational plan and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to modify expected outcomes.

Documents learning outcomes of patient/family and revises education plan (includes utilization of EHR education tools).

Evaluates the patient’s progress toward expected outcomes; involves the patient/family and interdisciplinary team in the evaluation process, recognizes changes in patient condition, reports documents, and evaluates the effectiveness of the intervention(s).

Participates in and contributes to unit activities to provide patient care in a healing, humane and caring environment.

Demonstrates understanding of and contributes to unit throughput efficiencies and metrics (unit throughput measures such as DBN, door to triage, assign to occupy, first case starts, room turnover).

Complies with unit‑based and organizational professional standards, New York State Nurse Practice Act, and regulations of relevant outside agencies (e.g., NY State Department of Health, The Joint Commission, other regulatory requirements).

Exhibits appropriate judgement in delegated activities.

Demonstrates ability to differentiate activities in scope of professional nursing practice from those that may be delegated to ancillary staff.

Complies with annual education and mandatory/regulatory requirements (includes learning transcript and supportive documentation).

Serves as a support and resource for nursing staff and students.

Engages in self‑assessment and peer review; utilizes resources to meet individual learning needs and promote professional development in clinical practice.

Adheres to patient care and nursing standards in care delivery, and uses clinical practice guidelines (CPG).

Attends unit practice councils (UPC) and utilizes the practice council structure to critically appraise and influence practice (includes supportive evidence).

Minimum Qualifications
Current registered professional nurse in New York, bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association, and fluent written and spoken English language skills.

Required Licenses
Registered Nurse License (NYS), Basic Life Support Certificate.

Preferred Qualifications
Membership in pertinent professional organizations; ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

EEO Statement
NYU Langone Health is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative‑action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other factor that cannot be lawfully used as a basis for an employment decision.

Salary Range
The salary range for the role is $111,900.00 – $136,650.00 annually. Actual salaries depend on experience, specialty, education, and hospital needs.

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