RN FLOAT - MED/SURG

Westchester Medical Center•Kingston, NY

22h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care in an assigned clinic or clinical area, including ambulatory, medical/surgical, and specialty units. The nurse follows the nursing process and established procedures, implements infection control protocols, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. This float role provides break relief coverage across clinical areas to support continuity and quality of patient care. The nurse also participates in performance improvement, quality assurance, continuing education, and staff development activities.

Requirements

At least 2 years of medical/surgical nursing experience.
Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing.
A limited permit to practice nursing issued by the New York State Education Department, or a valid Registered Nurse license and current registration issued by the New York State Education Department.
Current BLS certification.
Current ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care by assessing patients’ physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual status.
Develop and document plans of care consistent with patients’ conditions, and communicate information to clinical and support staff to facilitate continued care.
Include patients and families in care planning.
Perform comprehensive assessments, identify improvements or deterioration, and implement and evaluate nursing care accordingly.
Assess patients and administer treatments, medications, and general care in accordance with care plans, best practices, protocols, and medical orders.
Operate specialized medical equipment.
Evaluate and document patient responses to care; adjust nursing interventions or collaborate with providers to revise treatment plans as needed.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.
Educate patients and families about medications, treatments, disease-specific information, and follow-up care.
Participate in discharge planning with health care providers and community resources to address patient needs.
Participate in Quality Assurance activities to support optimum care and follow-up.
Provide comprehensive handoffs during transitions to another nurse.
Provide break relief coverage across clinical areas to ensure continuity and quality of care.
Advocate for patients’ rights and support patients and families in understanding the care provided.
Participate in continuing education and in-service education programs.
Comply with hospital policies and procedures.
Participate in performance improvement activities, including data collection, analysis, planning, and implementation of changes.
Precept and mentor newer staff on the assigned unit.
Attend staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.