Registered Nurse- Doctors Medical​/Surgical

City/State:
Nyack, New York
Department: 2 Doctors Bargaining Unit: NH- NYSNA

Work Shift:

Day Work Days: ROTATING SCHEDULE
Scheduled

Hours:

7 AM-7 PM, Day Scheduled Daily

Hours:

12 HOURS Hours Per Pay Period: 37.5 Hourly Rate/Range: $55.40+ per hour For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

The Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for managing, delegating, coordinating and providing nursing care through utilization of the nursing process. The above is accomplished with the utilization of effective communication skills with patients, significant others and members of the multidisciplinary health care team. Within the scope of practice assumes responsibility, as necessary, for the assessment, treatment and care of patients of all ages (neonate to geriatric).

Displays an understanding of the developmental needs of the patient when planning and implementing treatment. Displays competency in obtaining information and interpreting the patient's behavior based upon an understanding of the patient's cognitive, biopsychosocial and religious cultural aging processes. The Registered Nurse is accountable for maintaining his/her clinical competence in reaching the defined standards of care for the area of nursing practice.

• 1. Systematically provides nursing care to patients within the framework of the nursing process and established standards of practice.
• 2. Integrates principles of patient safety in the provision of direct nursing care and medication management.
• 3. Adheres to established system-wide communication standards and processes.
• 4. Participates in designated forums which address patient care, patient education, policy and procedures, safety and clinical outcomes.
• 5. Demonstrates accountability for maintaining and improving professional knowledge and skill related to the area of practice.
• * Document on addendum age specific competency.

• 1. Demonstrates the ability to create a positive interaction with the customer.
• 2. Demonstrates positive communication with people of different cultures, values and beliefs.
• 3. Demonstrates the ability to acknowledge customer concerns and takes corrective action.
• 4. Demonstrates compliance with identified customer service behaviors.
• 5. Provides escort to customers when necessary.

• 1. Participates in Department/Hospital-wide activities which improve processes and/or outcomes.
• 2. Utilizes resources to maintain and improve self development and knowledge.
• 3. Complies with licensure and/or certification requirements.
• 4. Participates in annual competency assessment.

• 1. Demonstrates fiscally prudent use of equipment and supplies.
• 2. Utilizes charge process for supplies/equipment.

• 1. Completes projects/assignments within projected time frames and expectations.
• Demonstrates adherence to Montefiore Nyack Hospital “We Care” standards including:

WORKING TOGETHER “I will commit to work together in a courteous, respectful manner. I will demonstrate a positive spirit of service with all employees with whom I interact.”

• Place team success above individual recognition.

• Be receptive to new ideas and approaches within my workplace.

• Offer assistance generously without hesitation.

EMPOWERMENT “I will be accountable, responsible, and self-directed in all aspects of my work at all times.”

• See projects through to ensure completion.

• Problem solve with patients, family members, and other employees.

• Follow up to ensure a resolution.

COMMUNICATION “I will demonstrate positive communication in a clear, courteous and appropriate manner at all times.”

• Answer the phone within three rings if possible and identify myself, my department, and ask, “How may I help you”.

• Use effective verbal and written communication to patients, families, visitors, using the principles of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You)

• Use positive communication in my tone of voice, body language, and choice of words.

• Respond to e‑mails in a…