MANAGER, NURSE- Mental Health

Westchester Medical Center • Poughkeepsie, NY

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for providing a safe and comfortable diagnostic and interventional experience for patients and their support systems, in partnership with the Nurse Manager and interdisciplinary team. The RN exercises professional autonomy, authority, and control to support excellent patient outcomes. Professional accountability covers practice, quality assurance, competence, research, and resource management.

The role applies the nursing process to patient assessment and care, assists physicians during endoscopies and other specialized processes, and supports patients undergoing conscious sedation. The RN provides patient education, maintains accurate electronic medical records, follows callback and charging processes, and participates in continuous quality improvement data collection. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in New York State.
• Basic knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
• Sound clinical skills.
• Knowledge of hospital structure, objectives, and standards of practice.
• Positive communication skills.
• Knowledge of appropriate technology and practice standards for the area of responsibility.
• BLS and ACLS required.

Nice To Haves

• Membership in The Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates is suggested.
• A minimum of three years of medical/surgical experience is desirable.
• Certification in gastroenterological nursing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Apply the nursing process to perform initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Demonstrate knowledge of equipment and patient care when assisting physicians during endoscopies and other specialized processes.
• Recognize the importance of informed consent.
• Follow policies and standards to assess, monitor, and recover patients undergoing conscious sedation.
• Evaluate patients’ learning needs related to procedures and provide education throughout their stay and at discharge.
• Accurately document in the patient record using the electronic medical record.
• Ensure the patient callback process is followed.
• Participate in data collection for the CQI process.
• Use appropriate tools to accurately charge patients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed