RN-Cardiology-Greenlawn, Long Island-Full Time-Day-Offsite

Mount Sinai Health System

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse who provides safe, competent, quality care based on nursing theory and research to a designated group of patients and significant others.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science with a major in Nursing.
• Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing hired prior to January 1995.
• Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing with current matriculation in a BSN program with graduation date within one year of hire will be considered by the Clinical Director of Nursing.
• Must have relevant clinical competence in area of nursing practice; new graduates possess current knowledge of the nursing process and its application.
• Name: Registered Nurse Issuing Agency: Department of Health / Office of Professions
• Name: Basic Life Saver (BLS) Issuing Agency: AHA

Responsibilities

• Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered and applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.
• Provides direct, continuous, (where applicable), care for a specific caseload of patients through application of the nursing process based upon theory, research, and approved Department of Nursing and institutional standards.
• Coordinates patient care activities, based on established priorities, including teaching, rounding, counseling, and discharge planning, and directs/delegates appropriately to members of the health care team.
• Participates in performance improvement, nursing quality, nursing research activities and utilizes same in clinical practice.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for nursing practice and the delivery of safe, competent patient care.
• Maintains clinical competence and is responsible for own professional growth and development along the continuum from advanced beginner to expert.
• Functions as a professional role model and preceptor for students, new hires, and staff.
• Supports the mission, philosophy, standards, and objectives of the institution and department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees