REGISTERED NURSE

Westchester Medical Center•Poughkeepsie, NY

19h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides care to assigned patients and families by integrating theoretical knowledge with clinical experience and independently assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care through the Nursing Process. The RN uses patterns in patient responses to guide practice and provides nursing care consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, MHVS objectives, policies and procedures, the New York State Nurse Practice Act, and the organization’s Philosophy of Nursing. The role includes comprehensive clinical assessment, individualized care planning, patient and family education, interdisciplinary coordination, safe medication administration, documentation, and evaluation of outcomes. The RN also supports unit leadership, quality improvement, staff orientation and precepting, professional development, and a culture of safety. The position may involve contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials; universal precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment are required.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; graduate nurses are considered.
Current New York State licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse.
Basic Life Support certification.
Other certifications as required in the specialty area.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to form effective working relationships with hospital personnel at all levels, the multidisciplinary team, patients, and families.
Ability to exercise universal precautions and use personal protective equipment and devices when applicable.

Responsibilities

Complete thorough patient assessments addressing pathophysiologic and psychosocial needs.
Identify nursing diagnoses based on assessment data and prioritize them while considering cultural, religious, and spiritual needs.
Establish data-driven, individualized plans of care.
Implement individualized plans of care and discharge plans, coordinating with other disciplines.
Use critical thinking to adapt plans of care to changes in patient needs.
Evaluate care outcomes and revise plans as needed.
Recognize and intervene in situations related to patient safety.
Organize and prioritize work assignments according to patient needs and acuity, and manage care within assigned time frames.
Make effective nursing judgments.
Document patient progress, nursing interventions, and patient responses legibly, promptly, and in accordance with hospital policy.
Advocate for patient well-being, including religious and cultural preferences and privacy.
Communicate patient information clearly, concisely, and promptly in writing and verbally.
Tailor communication to patient and family assessments; identify and evaluate learning needs, abilities, and readiness, and provide and document teaching appropriately.
Delegate and supervise patient care appropriately.
Function as a charge nurse according to protocol.
Assist the nurse manager with performance appraisals.
Participate in unit-based quality improvement projects and initiate a unit-specific project related to clinical care.
Actively participate in unit care coordination and float to other hospital areas as needed.
Uphold professional nursing standards through evidence-based practice, interactions, and appearance.
Identify potential nursing research areas and assist with nursing research projects.
Participate in staff orientation and precepting as needed.
Accept accountability for own practice and identify potential learning needs of staff.
Administer medications safely, including preparation, pre- and post-assessment, and monitoring patient responses.
Promote a culture of safety through trust, participation, and collaboration among colleagues.
Report potentially dangerous situations to the manager and take appropriate action to minimize risk of injury.
Report errors and document them appropriately.
Perform other related duties as required.
Exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn infection-control policies when applicable.