RN PRN/Per Visit

Nuvance Health - Poughkeepsie, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Poughkeepsie, NY

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

Nuvance Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide professional care to patients on a per diem basis. This role involves utilizing the nursing process in collaboration with other healthcare team members to assess and address the physical, emotional, socio-economic, and environmental needs of patients and their families. The RN will work in various locations within the Nuvance Health network, which includes multiple hospitals and outpatient facilities in Connecticut and New York. The position requires a commitment to quality patient care and adherence to the physician's plan of treatment. As a per diem RN, you will be responsible for developing individualized care plans in conjunction with patients and their families, based on comprehensive assessments of their needs. You will observe, evaluate, and report on patients' physical and emotional conditions, including their reactions to medications and treatments. The role also involves counseling patients and families on disease self-management and wellness, as well as performing necessary screening and treatment procedures according to established care plans. In addition to direct patient care, the RN will be expected to participate in quality assurance and performance improvement programs, attend required continuing education courses, and fulfill compliance responsibilities related to the position. This role is essential in ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment of physical, emotional, socio-economic needs and environmental needs of patients and their families.
• Identification of problems utilizing patient data base, nursing process and physician's plan of treatment.
• Develops a plan of care in conjunction with the patient and family based on the patients' needs and consistent with the physician's plan of treatment.
• Observes, evaluates and reports to the physician the patient's physical and emotional condition; reaction to drugs or treatments and changes in the patient's condition.
• Assesses health status through observation, interview and analysis.
• Counsels patients and families in basic principles of disease self-management and wellness and applies information for related fields such as nutrition, safety, education and mental health.
• Performs screening and treatment procedures according to the patient's plan of care and maintains competency levels to provide care.
• Interprets findings of tests to individuals or families and makes appropriate referrals.
• Obtains laboratory specimens when indicated.
• Gives preventive immunization or treatments under medical supervision.
• Attends required continuing education courses.
• Participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current RN license in New York State.
• Experience in a clinical setting, preferably in a nursing role.
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a healthcare team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in outpatient or non-acute care settings.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Knowledge of electronic health records (EHR) systems.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options for per diem work.
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on quality patient care.