Since 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital, a U.S. News & World Report high performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages.

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

7:00 A.M - 8:30 P.M

Job Description

Purpose:

To provide nursing care to hospitalized patients which involves the diagnosis and treatment of responses to actual and/or potential health problems through such means as case finding, health teaching, counseling, and provision of care supportive to or restorative of life and well-being.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assesses and monitors patient's condition and initiates appropriate nursing interventions including direct patient care.
- Plans and evaluates the delivery of nursing care utilizing the nursing process; formulates and implements a plan of care based on identified needs; sets priorities and delivers care to meet patient needs.
- Collaborates with other health professionals in the care of assigned patients, including patient/ significant other teaching and discharge planning.
- Assists with diagnostic tests/procedures and administers medications according to policy; evaluates patient responses and make appropriate revisions in the patient's plan of care.
- Recognizes emergency situations and acts effectively according to protocols; assumes personnel responsibility for safe work habits and patient safety; utilizes/enforces standard precautions.
- Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education; attends annual mandatory classes; maintains CPR certification.
- Participates in performance assessment/improvement activities as assigned.
- Performs unit management activities in absence of HN or as assigned; keeps HN or unit activities/need s in her absence.
- Participates in the accreditation process.
- Participates in QI and discharge planning activities.
- Provides direct care to patients in the following age groups: Geriatrics, Middle adult and young adult.

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).

Department Preferences
1. Demonstrate commitment to continued professional development.
2. Effective communication skills, oral and written
3. Ability to establish successful interpersonal relationship with patients and coworkers

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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