Registered Nurse Critical Care Telemetry 4 west

St. John's Riverside Hospital • City of Yonkers, NY

22h • $55 - $72

About The Position

The Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for delivering optimal patient care using the Nursing Process and adhering to standards of care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. The nurse demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills; completes accurate documentation, including PIs, data collection, admission assessments, and plans of care; identifies patient and significant-other learning needs and takes appropriate steps to address knowledge deficits; and demonstrates knowledge, respect, and sensitivity regarding patients’ rights. The nurse serves as a patient advocate, protects the confidentiality of patient information, communicates effectively with staff, physicians, patients, families, and other departments, and participates in developing standards and unit performance-improvement activities.

St. John's Riverside Hospital is a community-focused health care organization serving Westchester communities. It emphasizes compassionate, patient- and family-focused care, advanced medical technology, and a tradition of nursing and community service. The hospital is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a nondiscrimination policy in accordance with applicable law.

Requirements

• Current New York license and registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Current BLS Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• ACLS preferred.
• Telemetry and EKG experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver optimal patient care using the Nursing Process and comply with standards of care and hospital policies and procedures.
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Complete accurate documentation, including PIs, data collection, admission assessments, and plans of care.
• Identify individualized patient and significant-other learning needs and implement measures to address knowledge deficits.
• Respect and protect patients’ rights and serve as a patient advocate.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Communicate effectively with staff, physicians, patients, families, and other departments.
• Participate in developing standards and unit performance-improvement activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed