Clinical Nurse I - Special Procedures Unit

About Hospital for Special Surgery

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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Job Overview

Employment Status: Per Diem Part time

Work Shift: Day

Compensation Range: The base pay scale for this position is $83.00 - $83.00. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

About the Special Procedures Unit (SPU)

The Special Procedures Unit (SPU) is an ambulatory center that performs non-operative treatment procedures on patients that need pain management of spinal and sports-related injuries, and other musculoskeletal problems. The procedures performed are medically supervised exercise therapies to restore mobility and function in patients who might otherwise require surgery. Some of the conditions include but not limited to are back pain, neck pain, muscle and joint pain, sports injuries, post-surgical pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)/Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), headaches, facet syndromes, nerve injuries, Osteoid Osteoma, phantom limb pain, sciatica, spinal stenosis, and cancer pain. The procedures and treatments performed in SPU include; epidural steroid injections - cervical, thoracic, lumbar and caudal, facet joint injections - cervical, thoracic and lumbar, intramuscular and subcutaneous trigger/tender point injections, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections, diagnostic and therapeutic spinal injection, diagnostic discography, implantable pain pumps, musculoskeletal and joint injection, medication management, nerve blocks, pulsed cold radiofrequency procedures radiofrequency ablations, sacroiliac joint blocks, spinal cord stimulation, spinal nerve root/dorsal root ganglion blocks - cervical, thoracic and lumbar, sympathetic ganglion and nerve Blocks, botox injections for migraine headaches and acupuncture.

Responsibilities

As an integral member of our Magnet Nursing team, the successful RN candidate will be focused on patient advocacy and delivering the highest quality of care to our patients! Working in an evidence-based nursing environment that commands excellence every day, you will provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative nursing care to our patients and their families in this acute care setting. Our core values center on respect, consideration, compassion for all individuals and maintaining awareness of diverse cultural and religious beliefs. Your capacity to collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and promote the highest standards of care and safety is critical to the mission of Nursing in HSS.

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary health care teams to maintain the standards of professional nursing practices in a clinical setting.
• Collect comprehensive data on patients’ health (from patients and/or family members); Analyze data to determine needs & develop individualized care plans; update care plans based on progression and pathway as well as manage care delivery.
• Ensure that all physician orders are carried out appropriately and timely; work collaboratively with ancillary staff, including Patient Care Assistants.
• Integrate patient care standards in all clinical activities; participate in performance improvement activities to improve patient safety, quality of care and patient outcomes.
• Maintain sensitivity and awareness of cultural and religious diversity when addressing patients, visitors, co-workers, and other customers.
• Promote a supportive and team-oriented environment.
• Support departmental responsibilities consistent with the long-range strategic plan, mission, vision, and values of the hospital.

Minimum Requirements

• BSN from an accredited school of nursing required.
• 1+ years of acute care experience.
• NYS RN license and registration required.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certification required.

Essential Qualifications

• HCAHPS/EPIC knowledge preferred.
• Your scope of duties will include critical care clinical competence, incorporating physical and emotional assessments, age specific competency, critical thinking skills, and educating patients and their family members regarding their plan of care and clinical pathway.
• Strong patient-centered approach with emphasis on providing exemplary and world-class customer service.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and proactive; a team player who knows how to think critically in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
• Active participant in seeking solutions to problems.
• Critical care experience preferred.

Key Skills/Competency

• Nursing Care
• Patient Assessment
• Care Planning
• Medication Management
• Pain Management
• Patient Education
• Critical Thinking
• Team Collaboration
• Acute Care
• Registered Nurse (RN)