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 Medical Surgical Nurse performs the duties of a Professional Nurse in following the nursing process in (assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating) all care provided to their assigned patients. Documents the care provided and demonstrates professional competence that is established by NYC H+H and Harlem Hospital Standard of Care.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Medical-Surgical nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to medical and surgical patients. This includes and is not limited to:

• The RN role includes initial and ongoing physical and psychosocial assessment/reassessment to determine the patient's nursing care needs via the synthesis of data from various assessments, problem identification, care planning, monitoring and evaluation of the patient.
• The RN is actively involved in the following patient concepts of care: Supports systems; strengths/areas for growth, advocacy, discharge planning and collaboration with the other healthcare providers to optimize wellness and comfort.
• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the patient's plan of care.
• Prepares and administers prescribe medications.
• Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy and procedures of the medical center.
• Educates patients on surgical procedures
• Records patient's medical information and vital signs.
• Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records data.
• Initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology.
• Provides bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients. Including pre and post-surgery patients.
• Initiates education plan, and teaches patients and family how to manage their injury/illness by explaining post-treatment and discharge needs.
• Prepares equipment and aids physician during examinations/treatments of patients.
• Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocols.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Utilizes time management skills
• Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner within the Electronic Medical Record.
• Communicate efficiently and effectively with in a timely manner in regards to practice and outcomes.
• Meets all compliance standards/requirements such as Annual education & evaluations, and Customer Service Training.
• Enhance personal and professional development through attendance to internal in-service training and external educational offerings.
• Responsible to practice ICARE actionable Behaviors.

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).

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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