Staff Nurse - New York, United States - NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals

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New York, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

About NYC Health + Hospitals:

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn.

Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at 15 various locations.

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.

Work Shifts:

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Assess, evaluate, plan, educate and implement nursing care of the patient inclusive of medication administration

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Behavioral Health

Duties & Responsibilities:

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Identifies and discriminates between physical and psychosocial signs and symptoms.
Selects and performs those therapeutic measures which are essential for effective execution of the nursing regimen for assigned patients/clients.
Develops, implements and continuously evaluates the nursing regimen for assigned patients/clients.
Records and maintains nursing care plans and progress notes on patients/clients to ensure continuity of care.
Interprets and reports responses of patients/clients to appropriate members of the health team.
Participates with interdisciplinary health team members to plan a comprehensive patient care program.
Determines and assigns those components of the nursing regimen which may be carried out by allied nursing personnel.
Provides teaching, guidance and direction to allied nursing personnel in rendering patient care.
Participates in defining, implementing, maintaining and interpreting standards of nursing practice.
Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary conferences pertaining to policies and procedures affecting nursing practice.
Participates in determining conditions, resources and policies essential to the delivery of nursing care services.
Participates in development and maintenance of a system of evaluation of nursing care, practices and procedures, including evaluation of nursing personnel.
Interprets philosophy and objectives of agency and Nursing Department to patients/clients, families and other groups.
Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences.
Performs other professional nursing activities as delegated by nursing service administration.

Minimum Qualifications:

A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State; and

Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).

Special Note:

How To Apply:

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