Registered Nurse-SICU

Montefiore Nyack Hospital•Village of Nyack, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Professional Nurse manages, delegates, coordinates, and provides nursing care using the nursing process and effective communication with patients, significant others, and the multidisciplinary health care team. Within the scope of practice, the nurse may be responsible for assessing, treating, and caring for patients of all ages, from neonates to geriatric patients. The nurse considers patients’ developmental needs when planning and implementing treatment and interprets patient information and behavior with an understanding of cognitive, biopsychosocial, religious, cultural, and aging processes. The nurse is accountable for maintaining clinical competence and meeting defined standards of care for the area of practice. This position is in the Surgical ICU at Montefiore Nyack Hospital in Nyack, New York. It is a per diem role with day work shifts and scheduled daily hours of 11.5. The listed hiring rate is $59.69 per hour; the rate may change based on shift differential, experience, education, or other relevant factors.

Requirements

Associate degree required.
At least 1 year of recent experience in the area of practice applying for; the qualifications section also states “1-3 years Minimum of 1 years' recent experience.”
Registered Nurse credential from the New York State Board of Nursing required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association required for SICU within 6 months of hire or transfer.
Maintain applicable licensure and certification requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
National certification in the area of practice preferred.

Responsibilities

Systematically provide nursing care within the nursing process and established standards of practice.
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.
Document age-specific competency on the addendum.
Create positive customer interactions, communicate positively with people of different cultures, values, and beliefs, acknowledge customer concerns, take corrective action, and provide escorts when necessary.
Participate in department- and hospital-wide activities to improve processes and outcomes.
Use resources to maintain and improve professional development and knowledge; comply with licensure and certification requirements; and participate in annual competency assessment.
Use equipment and supplies fiscally prudently and use the charge process for supplies and equipment.
Complete projects and assignments within projected time frames and expectations.
Work courteously and respectfully with others, prioritize team success, remain receptive to new ideas, and offer assistance.
Take accountability for work, see projects through to completion, problem-solve with patients, families, and employees, and follow up to ensure resolution.
Communicate clearly, courteously, and appropriately; use effective verbal and written communication with patients, families, and visitors, including AIDET principles.
Maintain a clean, neat, professional appearance in accordance with the hospital dress code and promote a safe, clean work environment.
Respond promptly and empathetically to patient call lights and concerns, provide timely feedback, and apologize for delays or concerns.
Anticipate and address the needs of patients, families, and visitors, maintain a positive attitude, and help guests and new employees find their destinations.