Staff Nurse

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.

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.

• 1Educates 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 staff).

• 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.
  

1. Identifies and discriminates between physical and psycho-social signs and symptoms. Selects and performs
those therapeutic measures which are essential for effective execution of the nursing regimen for assigned
patients/clients.
2. Develops, implements and continuously evaluates the nursing regimen for assigned patients/clients.
3. Records and maintains nursing care plans and progress notes on patients/clients to ensure continuity of care.
4. Interprets and reports responses of patients/clients to appropriate members of the health team.
5. Participates with interdisciplinary health team members to plan a comprehensive patient care program.
6. Determines and assigns those components of the nursing regimen which may be carried out by allied nursing
personnel.
7. Provides teaching, guidance and direction to allied nursing personnel in rendering patient care.
8. Participates in defining, implementing, maintaining and interpreting standards of nursing practice.
9. Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary conferences pertaining to policies and procedures affecting
nursing practice.
10. Participates in determining conditions, resources and policies essential to the delivery of nursing care
services.
11. Participates in development and maintenance of a system of evaluation of nursing care, practices and
procedures, including evaluation of nursing personnel.
12. Interprets philosophy and objectives of agency and Nursing Department to patients/clients, families and other
groups.
13. Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate
learning experiences.
14. Performs other professional nursing activities as delegated by nursing service administration.

For individuals holding an unrestricted registered professional nursing license BEFORE July 1, 2020 in New York State, another state or United States territory:
1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State; and
2. Valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).

For individuals issued a registered professional nursing license on or AFTER July 1, 2020, based on expected implementation of Chapter 502 of the Laws of 2017 and Chapter 380 of the Laws of 2018:
1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State; and
a. A Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nursing or higher (or other nursing degree, as identified by NYS Education Department including Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Science) from an accredited college or university, registered with the NYSED; or
b. Obtains a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nursing or higher, as described in “a” above, within ten (10) years of the date of initial licensure; and
2. Valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).

Nurse Residency Program: Get the support you need to grow and thrive at NYC Health + Hospitals
All full-time new hires that are recent graduates or new to their specialties are automatically enrolled in our 12-month Nurse Residency Program to assist in the transition to professional nursing practice while delivering patient care in a clinical environment. The Nurse Residency Program features interactive sessions, special educational events, simulations, and group seminars on evidence-based best practices, decision-making, conflict-resolution, end-of-life care, health care quality, patient safety and more. Participants will receive mentorship support, build relationships with nursing peers and develop leadership skills. For more information, log into https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/nurses4nyc/.

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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 titution discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs