NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan is the community hospital of choice for residents of East Harlem, northern Manhattan, and neighboring communities. The hospital provides culturally-sensitive care in a welcoming and hospitable setting, emphasizing primary care medicine and utilizing the latest advances in medical science. Metropolitan delivers high quality health services with compassion, dignity, and respect to all, without exception. Since its founding in 1875, the hospital has been affiliated with New York Medical College, representing the oldest partnership between a hospital and a private medical school in the United States. Metropolitan is a part of the NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal hospital and health care system in the country.

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

ROTATING

Job Description

Purpose of the position:

In addition to the generic nursing staff functions, the Emergency Department RN' s will have the following duties:
1. Provide initial assessment and triage on all patients that are present to the Emergency Department
2. Plan care according to appropriate nursing and medical needs.
3. Perform an on-going assessment and evaluation of effectiveness of treatment modalities and care implemented based on review of patient's laboratory test and procedure results.
4. Confirm with the hospital protocol for complying with applicable statutes report child, sexual and other abuse.
5. Confirm with the hospital policy on reporting Domestic Violence.
6. Perform nursing assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of patient in the following areas of the Emergency Department.
7. Perform skills including but not limited to the following as outlined in the Nursing Policy and Procedures and Emergency Department specific competency.

Other typical tasks include, but are not limited to:
1. Administration intravenous Medication
2. Administration of Oxygen
3. Administration of Oral, Rectal, and Parental Medication
4. Auto Transfusion
5. Aseptic Technique/ Infection Control Practices
6. Blood, Blood Components and Special Blood Products Transfusion
7. Blood Alcohol Level Drawing
8. Cardiac Monitoring, CPR
9. CVP, A-Line, and Swan - Ganz Monitoring
10. Controlled Drugs (handling)
11. Cardioversion / Defibrillation
12. Insertion of Oropharyngeal Airway
13. Therapy and Phlebotomy
14. NGT, Foley Catheter Insertion
15. Oropharyngeal / ETT Suction
16. Tracheostomy Care / EIT Care / Chest Tube

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).

In addition, you can submit your resume to METCareers@nychhc.org with the Job Title and Job ID # of the job posting that you applied to in the subject line of the email.

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