RN -Nursing Psych 4 Per Diem

Maimonides Medical Center•New York, NY

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Nursing Director or Assistant Nursing Director, the RN provides direct nursing care to patients in Nursing Psych 4 on a per diem basis. The position requires a minimum of four shifts per month, including two weekend days per month, one summer holiday, and one winter holiday. The nurse incorporates assessment and intervention skills into care, communicates accurately and considerately with patients, colleagues, and management, and uses critical thinking to achieve outcomes and solve problems. The role involves relationship-based, compassionate care; effective management of assignments and material resources; leadership appropriate to the role and experience; patient teaching and documentation; collaboration and evidence-based practice; and specialty-specific care as outlined by Maimonides Medical Center. Additional duties include maintaining competencies, participating in interviewing and evaluating new team members, precepting new team members, using computer systems in accordance with hospital policy, supporting a safe environment, participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for organizational improvement, and performing other related duties as required.

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.
Work a minimum of four shifts monthly, including two weekend days per month, one summer holiday, and one winter holiday.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Current ACLS certification preferred.
Fluency in a second language preferred.

Responsibilities

Incorporate relevant assessment and intervention skills in nursing care.
Communicate accurately, considerately, and promptly with patients, colleagues, and management through written, verbal, and electronic channels.
Use critical thinking to achieve outcomes and solve problems.
Build caring relationships that account for the human experience of health, illness, and healing, and provide relationship-based care.
Manage assignments and material resources effectively.
Apply leadership skills consistent with role and experience.
Incorporate teaching into care to promote health and prevent disease, and document when appropriate.
Use 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 health care team members.
Act as a preceptor for new health care team members.
Use computer systems as they relate to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy.
Help assure a safe environment and milieu in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
Participate in ongoing quality performance improvement initiatives and identify opportunities for organizational improvement.
Perform other related duties as required.