Per Diem Staff Nurse - Psych Crisis Respite

Mount Sinai Health System • New York, NY

5h

About The Position

The Staff Nurse is responsible for the care activities and goal achievement of assigned patients by assessing, diagnosing, planning, and intervening in actual or potential health problems and evaluating patients’ responses to care. The nurse provides health teaching and discharge planning, and serves as a member of a designated care team, collaborating, coordinating, and guiding team members in planning patient care. The role demonstrates the scientific knowledge, judgment, and teaching skills of a professional nurse.

The position also supports staff orientation and development, helps organize and direct care according to patient and unit needs, communicates with nursing leadership and other disciplines, and reflects the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the Department of Nursing and the Hospital Center in interactions with families and other groups.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN), or an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) with RN matriculation in a BSN program and an expected graduation date within the year. An ADN-prepared RN with nursing experience requires CNO approval.
• Documented previous experience or educational preparation supporting credentials; specialized areas may require special skills or experience.
• Registered Nurse credential issued by the New York State Department of State.
• BCLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate from the American Heart Association, required only for specified departments (L&D and NICU).
• ACLS certification from the American Heart Association, required only for specified departments.
• PALS certification from the American Heart Association, required only for specified departments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing assessments based on patient interviews, examinations, observations, and review of records.
• Ensure patient progress or lack of progress is reflected in progress notes and revised care plans.
• Plan discharge in accordance with the patient’s status and interdepartmental and interagency communication.
• Communicate information to patients according to their level of awareness and readiness to learn.
• Support orientation of new staff by observing professional behaviors, providing feedback, and serving as a preceptor, role model, and resource.
• Serve as a professional role model and mentor for students and volunteers.
• Make patient care assignments with awareness of patient needs and personnel skill levels.
• Organize care to meet the priority needs of patients and the unit.
• Communicate patient or unit conditions requiring additional intervention to the appropriate leadership person.
• Participate in the development of other staff members.
• Communicate with peers when appraising the practice of self and other nursing personnel.
• Collaborate through communication and nursing actions to meet patient and unit needs.
• Provide direction, assistance, and support.
• Be accountable and responsible for completing assigned tasks and maintaining their quality.
• Identify and communicate to the immediate supervisor the need for further staff education.
• Communicate with nursing leadership in a manner that reflects awareness of the authorities and responsibilities of nursing management levels.
• Seek and use nursing leaders as role models and resources.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to meet patient and unit needs.
• Reflect the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the Department of Nursing and Hospital Center in communication and interaction with families and other groups.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level