Registered Nurse-ED

Montefiore Nyack Hospital•Village of Nyack, NY

6d•$55•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Professional Nurse manages, delegates, coordinates, and provides nursing care using the nursing process and established standards of practice. The nurse communicates effectively with patients, significant others, and members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, and assumes responsibility within the scope of practice for assessing, treating, and caring for patients of all ages, from neonates to geriatric patients. The nurse considers developmental needs and interprets patient behavior in light of cognitive, biopsychosocial, religious, cultural, and aging processes. The role is accountable for maintaining clinical competence and meeting defined standards of care for the area of nursing practice. This position is in the Emergency Department at Montefiore Nyack Hospital in Nyack, New York. The listed schedule is an evening shift from 12 PM to 12 AM, with varying evening workdays, including weekends and holidays. Scheduled daily hours are 11.5, and the position is listed at 18.75 hours per pay period. The hiring rate is $55.40+ per hour; the displayed rate may change based on shift differential, experience, education, or other relevant factors. The nurse integrates patient safety into direct care and medication management, follows system-wide communication standards, participates in forums addressing patient care, education, policies, safety, and clinical outcomes, and maintains professional knowledge and skills. The position also follows the hospital’s “We Care” standards for teamwork, accountability, communication, professional appearance, responsiveness, and service excellence. These include communicating respectfully and clearly, responding to patient needs and concerns, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and helping patients, visitors, and coworkers as needed.

Requirements

Associate degree required; bachelor's degree preferred.
New York State Registered Nurse license required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required.
ACLS certification from the American Heart Association required for the Emergency Department within 6 months of hire or transfer.
PALS certification from the American Heart Association required for the Emergency Department within 6 months of hire or transfer.

Nice To Haves

One year of Medical/Surgical experience preferred.
National certification in the area of practice preferred.
Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage, delegate, coordinate, and provide nursing care through the nursing process and established standards of practice.
Assess, treat, and care for patients of all ages within the scope of practice, while considering developmental needs and relevant cognitive, biopsychosocial, religious, cultural, and aging processes.
Integrate patient safety principles into direct nursing care and medication management.
Follow established system-wide communication standards and processes.
Participate in designated forums addressing patient care, patient education, policies and procedures, safety, and clinical outcomes.
Maintain and improve professional knowledge and skills related to the area of practice; comply with licensure and certification requirements and participate in annual competency assessment.
Document age-specific competency on the required addendum.
Provide positive, courteous communication and service to patients, families, visitors, and coworkers; acknowledge concerns and take corrective action.
Participate in department- and hospital-wide activities to improve processes and outcomes.
Use equipment and supplies in a fiscally prudent manner and use the charge process for supplies and equipment.
Complete projects and assignments within expected time frames.
Follow the hospital’s “We Care” standards, including teamwork, accountability, professional communication and appearance, responsiveness, and excellence in service.
Respond to patient call lights, address needs empathetically, follow up on concerns, and escort customers or guests when necessary.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment for employees, patients, families, and visitors.