Staff Nurse FP

Montefiore Health System • New York, NY

11d • Onsite

About The Position

NYSNA float pool is the home based unit for these RNs. RNs assigned to the float pool will float to units in the organization based on need and competencies. The Montefiore RN maintains standards of the practice for nursing as defined by the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics, Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice and Nursing's Social Policy Statement. The Registered Nurse actualizes the vision, mission, values, balanced scorecard performance measures for Montefiore Medical Center. The RN participates in performance improvement/research activities; maintains professional practice standards and clinical expertise; and demonstrates leadership skills. The RN demonstrates core and unit specific competencies based on the patient population served. Note: a 2 year commitment to this position is required.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in nursing is required
• Valid New York State Registered Professional Nurse license and registration.
• Two years of ICU RN experience is required.
• Basic Life Support Training is required.
• Infection Control Training is required.
• Effective English communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to use basic data entry and retrieval systems.
• This is a critical care float pool position which requires a two-year commitment.

Nice To Haves

• BSN Degree preferred.
• Certification in specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates leadership skills in the coordination and delivery of patient care.
• Systematically assesses the health care of patients/families and responses to care rendered.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills to problem solve and initiate clinical decision making.
• Evaluates patient progress toward health goals and modifies critical path or plan of care accordingly.
• Develops, coordinates and provides direct care for specific patient assignment.
• Provides a safe environment for patients/families.
• Provides comprehensive direct patient care to assigned patients.
• Communicates effectively with patient/family and members of the health care team.
• Demonstrates responsibility for maintaining competencies and participates in activities contributing to the growth and development of self, colleagues and the nursing profession.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree