Registered Nurse - Recovery Center Detox

Montefiore Nyack Hospital • Village of Nyack, NY

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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 members of the multidisciplinary health care team. Within the scope of practice, the nurse assumes responsibility as necessary for the assessment, treatment, and care of patients of all ages, from neonates to geriatric patients. The nurse considers developmental needs when planning and implementing treatment and interprets patient 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 nursing practice area.

This position is in the Recovery Center - Detox department in Nyack, New York. The scheduled shift is 7 PM to 7 AM, with nights varying; the scheduled daily hours are 11.5 and the position is 37.5 hours per pay period. The listed hourly rate is $57.11+, subject to possible adjustment based on shift differential, experience, education, or other relevant factors.

Requirements

• Associate degree required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• One year of medical/surgical experience preferred.
• Registered Nurse credential from the New York State Board of Nursing required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Maintain required licensure and/or certifications and participate in annual competency assessment.

Nice To Haves

• National certification in the area of practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Systematically provide nursing care within the framework of the nursing process and established standards of practice.
• Apply patient-safety principles in 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 relevant to the area of practice, including completing annual competency assessments and complying with licensure or certification requirements.
• Communicate positively and effectively with patients, families, visitors, coworkers, and people with different cultures, values, and beliefs; acknowledge customer concerns and take corrective action.
• Provide escorts to customers when necessary and help lost guests and new employees reach their destinations.
• Participate in department- and hospital-wide activities to improve processes or outcomes and use resources for self-development.
• Use equipment and supplies in a fiscally prudent manner and follow the charge process for supplies and equipment.
• Complete projects and assignments within established time frames and expectations.
• Follow the hospital’s “We Care” standards, including teamwork, accountability, clear communication, professional appearance, responsiveness, and excellence in service.
• Use AIDET principles in communication with patients, families, and visitors; respond to patient call lights, provide timely feedback, and follow up to resolve concerns.
• Maintain a clean, neat, professional appearance and promote a safe, clean work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree