Registered Nurse-NICU

Montefiore Nyack Hospital•Village of Nyack, NY

137d•$55•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 members of the multidisciplinary health care team. Within the scope of practice, the nurse assumes responsibility as necessary for assessing, treating, and caring for patients of all ages, from neonates to geriatric patients. The nurse considers patients’ developmental needs and interprets their behavior in light 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 nursing practice. This position is in the NICU at Montefiore Nyack Hospital in Nyack, New York. The scheduled shift is nights, 7 PM to 7 AM, with varying work nights that include weekends and holidays. The schedule is 11.5 hours per day and 18.75 hours per pay period. The listed starting rate is $55.40 per hour; the hiring rate may be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education, or other relevant factors. The nurse is expected to provide safe, standards-based care; communicate effectively; participate in patient-care and performance-improvement activities; maintain professional knowledge and required credentials; use resources responsibly; complete assignments on time; and adhere to the hospital’s customer-service and “We Care” standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, or associate degree preferred.
New York State Registered Nurse license required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from the American Heart Association required for NICU within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of Med/Surg experience preferred.
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.
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.
Create positive customer interactions, communicate positively with people of different cultures, values, and beliefs, acknowledge customer concerns, and take corrective action.
Participate in department- and hospital-wide activities that improve processes or outcomes.
Use equipment and supplies in a fiscally prudent manner and use the charge process for supplies and equipment.
Complete projects and assignments within projected time frames and expectations.
Adhere to the hospital’s “We Care” standards, including courteous teamwork, accountability, clear and respectful communication, professional appearance, responsiveness, and excellent service to patients, families, visitors, and coworkers.
Use effective verbal and written communication with patients, families, and visitors, including the AIDET principles.
Respond to patient call lights, respond empathetically to concerns and delays, and help escort customers or guests when needed.