Registered Nurse, Outpatient Pediatric Infusion, Per Diem (weekends only)

About the position

The Registered Nurse, Outpatient Pediatric Infusion, Per Diem (weekends only) provides patient care using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, identifying expected outcomes, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse delivers competent, safe, and compassionate care in accordance with NYU Langone Health patient care and nursing standards. As part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, the nurse develops an initial plan of care with a physician or nurse practitioner and collaborates on a comprehensive, patient-centered plan. The role requires applying assignment and delegation principles consistent with the New York State Nurse Practice Act. The position is specifically responsible for performing infusions and requires APHON certification.

The nurse collects and documents patient data, coordinates care, educates patients and families, evaluates progress, and responds to changes in patient condition. The role also contributes to unit quality, safety, throughput, and professional practice activities, and serves as a support and resource for nursing staff and students. This is a per-diem position limited to weekends.

Responsibilities
• Collect, assess, and document patient healthcare data, including assessments and reassessments in medical records.
• Involve patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team in establishing realistic, measurable plans of care and outcomes.
• Prioritize care based on collected data and implement safe, timely, appropriate interventions, using the escalation process when needed.
• Consider the needs and behaviors of specific age and cultural groups in patient care activities.
• Document interventions according to hospital standards.
• Determine patient and family learning needs; implement and document education plans and outcomes, using EHR education tools, and revise plans as appropriate.
• Evaluate patient progress toward expected outcomes with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team; recognize and report changes in condition and evaluate intervention effectiveness.
• Participate in unit activities that support a healing, humane, and caring environment.
• Contribute to unit throughput efficiencies and metrics.
• Comply with organizational and unit professional standards, the New York State Nurse Practice Act, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Use appropriate judgment in delegated activities and distinguish nursing activities from tasks that may be delegated to ancillary staff.
• Complete annual education and mandatory or regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a support and resource for nursing staff and students.
• Engage in self-assessment and peer review, and use resources to address learning needs and support professional development.
• Adhere to patient care and nursing standards and use clinical practice guidelines.
• Attend unit practice councils and use the practice council structure to appraise and influence practice.
• Perform infusions.
• Demonstrate understanding of organizational quality and safety goals and nurse-sensitive quality indicators.

Requirements
• Current Registered Professional Nurse licensure in New York.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
• Fluent written and spoken English language skills.
• APHON certification.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice-to-haves
• Membership in pertinent professional organizations.

Benefits
• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.