Float Pool Nurse - Emergency Services

NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue is America's oldest public hospital, established in 1736. Affiliated with the NYU School of Medicine, the 844-bed hospital is a major referral center for highly complex cases, with its 6,000 employees including highly skilled, interdisciplinary clinical staff. It sees more than 110,000 emergency room visits and 500,000 outpatient visits annually. Bellevue is an academic medical institution of international renown. We have served as an incubator for major innovations in public health, medical science, and medical education. Bellevue is a Level I Trauma Center delivering around-the-clock care in adult, pediatric, psychiatric and pediatric psychiatric emergencies as well as in the nationally-designated categories of cardiology, neurology, toxicology, and neonatology. In addition to providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient state-of-the-art care Bellevue is a city-wide medical specialty referral source. Bellevue's clinical centers of excellence include: Emergency Medicine and Trauma Care; Cardiovascular Services; Designated Regional Perinatal Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (ICU); Comprehensive Children's Psychiatric Emergency Program; and Cancer Services.

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.

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Float Staff Nurse in the Emergency Department (ED) is a Registered Nurse who contributes to the development, implementation and evaluation of the nursing regimen for assigned patients on his/her unit. Under the direction and leadership of the Head Nurse, or Assistant Director of Nursing the Staff Nurse is guided by a thorough knowledge of nursing theory, principles and standards of quality nursing care.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provides Nursing Care to assigned patients through assessment of patient's needs, making nursing diagnosis, developing and implementing a plan of care, which reflect an individualized mode of nursing intervention based on specific population guidelines.
• Initiates a Nursing Assessment and reflecting short-term goals, patient and/or significant other education and a discharge plan.
• Allows patient and/or significant other to participate in the plan if possible.
• Executes physician's orders with clear understanding of the scientific principles of cause and effect.
• Collaborates with the Head Nurse/Assistant Director of Nursing in assigning functions to ancillary personnel.
• Records pertinent observations of patient chart and reports verbally findings to the appropriate multidisciplinary team member using an approved hand off tool.
• Evaluates the result of nursing intervention and makes appropriate changes when necessary.
• Administers medication as ordered and chart according to hospital policy and professional standards.
• Count narcotics with in-coming and out-going tour nurses according to hospital policy/procedures.
• Educates patient and/or family and documents learner method, content and outcome.
• Adheres to Infection Control measures, Radiation Safety, Disaster Preparedness and the Safety Evaluation Plan.
• Attends educational programs offered by Staff Development or outside agencies, in order to maintain 50 hours of continuing education.
• Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary conferences pertaining to policies and procedures affecting patient care.
• Participates in Pl monitoring activities i.e., data collection.
• Communicates with Head Nurse or designee problems or issues affecting optimal patient care.
• Demonstrates competency in Patient Care, Code Management, and Trauma Response in both AES & PES.
• Can be rotated through RN assignments within the AES or PES based on unit needs and throughout the shift.
• Verbalizes importance of cultural sensitivity to diversity in the work force.
• Ensures a safe and secure environment free of hazards to reduce the risk of injury.
• Conducts risk assessments to reduce adverse events.
• Ensures that safety management issues are appropriately addressed.
• Explains, involves and instructs patient and families concerning the therapeutic regimen and environment of care.

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).

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