RN - Nursing Cardiac NB2

Maimonides Medical Center•New York, NY

10d

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Nursing Director or Assistant Nursing Director, the RN provides direct nursing care to patients in the Nursing NB2 service. The role incorporates assessment, intervention, patient education, evidence-based practice, teamwork, and specialty-specific care in accordance with Maimonides Medical Center standards. The RN also contributes to team development, a safe care environment, and ongoing quality improvement.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Current New York State RN licensure.
Current BLS certification.
Professional nursing experience appropriate to the service and position.
Clinical skills for patient care delivery through the nursing process.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Analytical skills.
Ability to speak, read, and write English to the extent required by the position.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Current ACLS certification preferred.
One year of medical/surgical experience preferred.
One year of telemetry experience preferred.
Fluency in a second language preferred.

Responsibilities

Incorporate relevant assessment and intervention skills into the delivery of nursing care.
Communicate accurately, considerately, and in a timely manner with patients, colleagues, and management through written, verbal, and electronic communication.
Use critical thinking to achieve outcomes and solve problems.
Build caring relationships that recognize the human experience of health, illness, and healing and support relationship-based care.
Manage assignments and material resources effectively.
Apply leadership skills appropriate to the role and level of experience.
Incorporate teaching into care to promote health and prevent disease, and document teaching when appropriate.
Apply relevant knowledge and evidence-based practice through teamwork and collaboration.
Provide specialty-specific care as outlined by Maimonides Medical Center.
Maintain competencies in the individual field of responsibility.
Participate in interviewing and evaluating new healthcare team members.
Act as a preceptor for new healthcare team members.
Use computer systems relevant to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy.
Help ensure a safe environment and milieu in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
Participate in MMC quality performance improvement initiatives and identify opportunities for organizational improvement.
Perform other related duties as required.