RN - Psych 4

Maimonides Medical Center•New York, NY

13d

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 Psychiatry on a per-diem basis. The role uses assessment, intervention, critical thinking, evidence-based practice, and relationship-based care to support patient outcomes. The nurse also contributes to teaching, teamwork, resource management, leadership, and specialty-specific care.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited nursing school.
Current New York State RN licensure.
Current BLS certification.
At least 2 years of Medical/Surgical or Psych experience.
Clinical skills for patient care delivery through the nursing process.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Analytical skills.
Speaks, reads, and writes English to the extent required by the position.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Incorporates relevant assessment and intervention skills in the delivery of nursing care.
Communicates with patients, colleagues, and management accurately, considerately, and promptly through written, verbal, and electronic channels.
Employs critical thinking skills to achieve outcomes and solve problems.
Engages in caring relationships that integrate the human experience of health, illness, and healing, as well as relationship-based care.
Manages assignments and material resources effectively.
Applies leadership skills consistent with role and experience.
Incorporates teaching into care to promote health and prevent disease, and documents it when appropriate.
Integrates relevant knowledge and evidence-based practice through teamwork and collaboration.
Provides specialty-specific care as outlined by Maimonides Medical Center.
Maintains competencies in the individual field of responsibility.
Participates in interviewing and evaluating new healthcare team members.
Acts as a preceptor for new healthcare team members.
Uses computer systems related to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy.
Helps ensure a safe environment and milieu in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
Participates in ongoing Quality Performance Improvement initiatives and identifies opportunities for organizational improvement.
Performs other related duties as required.