float pool nurse - New York, NY , USA, United States - NYC Health Hospitals

Description

Harlem Hospital Center has been a bedrock of the Harlem community since 1887. The hospital provides a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic and family support services to the residents of Central Harlem, West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood. Harlem is the largest hospital in the area, capable of treating the most seriously ill. Harlem provides over 90 specialized ambulatory care services, dentistry and oral surgery, behavioral health services, and community substance abuse treatment.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Float Pool Staff Nurse in the Medical Surgical Department has skills and competence in Medical/Surgical Nursing and works within the scope of regulatory agency standards and policies and procedures as set forward by HHC and Harlem Hospital

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promotes a positive and pleasant attitude conducive to the workplace, which enhances the Mission, Vision and Value Statement of the NYCHHC/Harlem System.

• Maintains flexibility and fluidity floating through the department as needed.

• Initiates and completes patient admission history and assessment according to established guidelines.

• Performs a systematic assessment utilizing findings to formulate a nursing diagnosis.

• Assesses patient psychosocial needs and behavior relating to current situation and develops individualized plan of care for each patient. Evaluates and revises plans, as needed.

• Observes symptoms or changes in patient status and responds promptly, exercising reasonable judgment.

• Plans care for patient based on identified problems/needs.

• Initiates, implements and evaluates a nursing care plan based on a pathophysiologic knowledge base.

• Identifies goals and expected outcomes

• Plans and documents realistic short and long-term goals with patient and/or families.

• Explains the rationale for selected therapies based on observation and findings.

• Evaluates the patient's response to therapeutic regimen.

• Knowledgeable and competent in all aspects of Hemodynamic monitoring as applicable to medical and surgical nursing.

• Additional duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State; and
2. One (1) year of clinical nursing experience in the specialty area in which assigned to float; and
3. Holds or obtains a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA)

Special Note:

Advanced certifications may be required for specialty areas.

The following health care specialties are the only approved health care specialties within Acute Care for Float Pool Nurses entering into this title.

• Emergency Department (Adults)

• Emergency Department (Pediatrics)

• Inpatient (Adults)

• Critical Care/Telemetry (Adults)

• Medical-Surgical (Adults)

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs