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 Staff Nurse in the ICU is a Nursing Practitioner 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, Assistant Head Nurse, and 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 patients' needs, making nursing diagnosis, developing and implement ting a plan of care, which reflect an individualized mode of nursing intervention based on specific population guidelines.
• Initiates a Nursing Assessment and Nursing care plan upon admission reflecting long and short-term goals, patient and/or significant other education and a discharge plan.
• Allows patient and/or significant other to participate in the plan care if possible.
• Executes physician's orders with clear understanding of the scientific principal of cause and effect.
• Collaborates with the Head Nurse in assigning functions to ancillary personnel.
• Records pertinent observations on patient chart and reports verbally finding to Head Nurse and/or physician using on approved hand off tool.
• Evaluates the results of nursing intervention and makes appropriate changes when necessary.
• Administers medications as ordered and charts according to hospital policy and professional standards.
• Counts narcotics with in-coming and out-going tour nurses according to hospital policy/procedures.
• Educates patient and/or family and documents with evidence of the teaching.
• Assures instructions and educational teaching given to patient are consistent with that of the responsible Medical Practitioner.
• Adheres to Infection Control measures, Radiation Safety, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Disaster Preparedness and the Safety Evaluation Plan.
• Attends educational programs offered by Bellevue and by other agencies, in order to foster self growth.
• Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary conferences pertaining to policies and procedures affecting patient care.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing Education, and self-directiveness in his/her own educational process.
• Performs other professional nursing activities as delegated by Nursing Service Administration.
• Participates in PI monitoring activities i.e., data collection.
• Communicates with Head Nurse or designee problems or issues affecting optimal patient care.
• Demonstrates competency in Code Management and Responding to Rapid Response Team (RRT) calls.
• 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 to all customers. (Patients, visitors and staft).
• Conducts risks assessments to reduce adverse events.
• Ensures that safety management issues are appropriately addressed.
• Explains, involves and instructs Patient/families concerning the therapeutic regimen and environment of care.
• Effectively utilizes the electronic and paper medical record.
• Demonstrates communication skills including knowledge of Limited English Proficiency (LEP).
• Verbalizes awareness of team building.
• Complies with required OHS, licensure and life support requirements.

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. Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Special Note:
For assignments in Post-Acute Care ONLY, individuals meeting the following criteria may also be considered for appointment: Graduation from a nursing education program registered by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) as licensure qualifying for Registered Professional Nurse (RN) and has applied for licensure as an RN. These unlicensed individuals may be employed to practice under the immediate and personal supervision of a NYS licensed, currently registered, RN for up to 90 days immediately following graduation pending receipt of a limited permit, which selected candidates must apply for and receive within the same 90-day period. Once a limited permit is received, individuals can practice nursing, under the immediate and personal supervision of a NYS licensed, currently registered, RN at a NYC Health + Hospitals health care setting for up to one (1) year from the date of issuance of the limited permit. In addition, must hold or obtain through facility orientation, 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