Registered Nurse Per Diem - Wakefield

Montefiore Health System • New York, NY

152d • $60

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a clinically competent nursing professional with expertise in the assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation and evaluation of actual potential responses to human disease and illness. The Registered Nurse achieves these objectives by engaging in a variety of direct patient/family care activities. The Registered Nurse must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Age groups may include neonate through adult/geriatric but will vary according to the specific assignment.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (AS) required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BS) preferred
• 1-3 years of nursing experience required
• 3 years of peri-operative, urological or outpatient surgical experience preferred
• Registered Nurse license in New York required
• OHS Fit Test required
• OHS Annual Assessment required

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate problem solving skills through application of the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation) on an assigned unit.
• Demonstrate competence in clinical practice through the provision of total patient care.
• Demonstrate leadership skills by contributing to a positive and collaborative patient care environment.
• Enact the Registered Nurse role in a manner that promotes professional growth and development.
• Demonstrate a commitment to quality patient care through participation in unit and departmental quality improvement activities.
• Assume the role of patient advocate through the upholding of patients' legal, ethical and moral rights.
• Ensure that care delivered is specific to the age, growth and development of neonates, pediatric and adult/geriatric patients as required.
• Participate in all medical center performance improvement activities and practice and demonstrate the principles of CQI in daily work assignments.
• Perform responsibilities with a deep commitment to human dignity, respect and basic human rights; and expand this commitment to all working relationships with patients, visitors and fellow employees.

Benefits

• An assortment of insurance products and discount programs through Voluntary Benefits
• Comprehensive benefits available to employees when joining the team

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees