RN - Nursing Psych 6 Per Diem
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 6 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 RN applies assessment and intervention skills, critical thinking, evidence-based practice, teaching, and specialty-specific knowledge to deliver patient-centered care. The role also includes communicating effectively with patients and colleagues, managing assignments and resources, maintaining competencies, supporting the onboarding and evaluation of health care team members, using computer systems in accordance with hospital policy, maintaining a safe environment, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Current New York State RN licensure.
- Current BLS certification.
- At least one year of medical/surgical experience or one year of psychiatric experience.
- Clinical skills for patient care delivery through the nursing process.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Analytical skills.
- English proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing to the extent required by the position.
- Work at least four shifts monthly, including two weekend days per month, one summer holiday, and one winter holiday.
Nice To Haves
- BSN.
- Current ACLS certification.
- Fluency in a second language.
Responsibilities
- Incorporate relevant assessment and intervention skills in the delivery of 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.
- Engage in 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 consistent with the role and experience.
- Incorporate teaching into care to promote health and prevent disease, and document teaching when appropriate.
- Integrate relevant knowledge and evidence-based practice using 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 pertain to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy.
- Assure a safe environment and milieu in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Participate in MMC’s ongoing Quality Performance Improvement initiatives and identify opportunities for organizational improvement.
- Perform other related duties as required.
