Staff Nurse FP

Montefiore Health System•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The NYSNA float pool is the home-based unit for these registered nurses. Nurses assigned to the float pool work in organization units according to staffing needs and their competencies. The Montefiore RN maintains nursing practice standards defined by the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics, Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, and Nursing's Social Policy Statement. The RN supports Montefiore Medical Center's vision, mission, values, and balanced scorecard performance measures; participates in performance improvement and research activities; maintains professional practice standards and clinical expertise; demonstrates leadership; and meets core and unit-specific competencies for the patient population served. The RN coordinates and delivers patient-focused care, develops and updates care plans, assesses patients and families, administers medications and other nursing interventions, evaluates responses to care, and communicates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members. The role includes delegating care appropriately, responding to urgent and emergent situations, maintaining a safe environment, supporting patient rights and cultural diversity, and contributing to the development of colleagues and the nursing profession. Nurses are accountable for their own practice, ongoing competencies, professional development, and compliance with Montefiore policies and standards.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing required.
At least 2 years of critical care experience required.
Less than 1 year of work in a hospital or clinic setting required.
Ability to use basic data entry and retrieval systems at medium proficiency.
Effective written and oral English communication skills at medium proficiency.
OHS Fit Test required.
New York State Registered Professional Nurse license and current registration, or a valid permit to practice as an RN in New York State, required upon hire.
OHS Annual Assessment required.
Specialty certification required upon hire.
Basic Life Support training required upon hire.
Infection Control training required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and deliver patient care, including interdisciplinary plans of care, and ensure assigned patients have documented plans and completed assignments.
Delegate aspects of patient care according to team members’ capabilities and responsibilities, follow up on delegated care, and escalate issues in accordance with policy.
Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families; assess and document their wishes regarding care decisions.
Participate in charge nurse assignments and in orienting, mentoring, and developing associates.
Complete admission assessments, document ongoing assessment and care, assess patient and family teaching needs, and initiate teaching and discharge plans.
Use clinical judgment and critical thinking to optimize patient outcomes, identify and resolve risks or quality and ethical concerns, and address variances from the plan of care.
Evaluate patient progress toward health goals, update plans of care as needed, and participate in daily interdisciplinary team rounds.
Develop, coordinate, and provide direct, patient-focused care using applicable nursing standards, critical pathways, age-specific guidelines, and patient care guidelines.
Include patients and families in care planning and provide a safe environment, including appropriate medication administration, response to urgent or emergent situations, use of restraints, and use of equipment in accordance with policy.
Provide comprehensive nursing care informed by nursing knowledge, research, and evidence-based practice, while considering patients’ biopsychosocial and spiritual needs.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and health care team members; protect patient rights, privacy, and information; and document care legibly.
Maintain professional competencies and contribute to the growth and development of colleagues and students through education, mentorship, peer review, and other activities.
Participate in hospital committees or in-services, unit-based performance improvement initiatives, task forces, and problem-solving activities as appropriate.
Comply with nursing practice standards, Montefiore policies, dress code, attendance and punctuality requirements, licensure and registration requirements, and mandatory certifications and competencies.
Demonstrate respect, effective communication, sensitivity, professionalism, initiative, and courtesy in daily practice.