Staff Nurse I​/II

City/State:
Bronx, New York
Grant Funded:
No
Department: NUR - Children HEM/ONC Bargaining Unit
NYSNA

Work Shift:

Night Work Days: NIGHTS VARY
Scheduled

Hours:

7 PM-7:30 AM
Scheduled Daily

Hours:

11.5 HOURS
Hourly Rate: $62.63 (subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors)

• Leadership in patient care coordination:
  • Coordinates an interdisciplinary plan of care.
  • Assures 100% of assigned patients have a documented plan of care.
  • Ensures completion of patient‑care assignments 100% of the time.
  • Ensures the plan of care is congruent with accepted LOS parameters for all assigned patients.
  • Delegates aspects of care to team members consistent with their capabilities and responsibilities.
  • Ensures delegated care is completed in accordance with established standards of practice.
  • Negotiates with team members if unable to fulfill role responsibilities; escalates as per MMC policy and procedure.
  • Establishes a therapeutic relationship with patient/family.
  • Assumes charge nurse assignment.
  • Mentors and precepts associates during orientation and development.
  • Documents patient/family wishes related to care decisions.
• Systematic assessment of patient health and care response:
  • Completes 100% of admission assessments within 8 hours.
  • Documents interdisciplinary team approach per policy.
  • Collects data systematically and continuously.
  • Documents teaching/learning needs of patients and families prior to discharge.
  • Assesses and documents patient response to nursing and interdisciplinary interventions.
  • Initiates teaching and discharge plan for 100% of assigned patients within 24 hours of admission.
  • Modifies plan of care through prioritization of patient/family needs and interdisciplinary orders.
• Critical thinking and clinical decision-making:
  • Takes action to optimize achievement of patient outcomes.
  • Participates in identification, investigation, and resolution of risk management, quality care, and ethical issues.
  • Incorporates problem-solving, conflict resolution, and consensus building into daily practice.
• Patient progress evaluation and plan adjustment:
  • Identifies variances to plan of care.
  • Initiates appropriate interventions to amend identified variances.
  • Documents patient and family response to interventions and modifies plan accordingly.
  • Reviews plan of care daily and updates to reflect current status.
  • Consistently participates and communicates in daily IDT rounds to provide concise direction to all caregivers.
• Direct patient care development and coordination:
  • Provides patient‑focused care.
  • Incorporates standards of practice, critical pathways, age‑specific guidelines, and patient care guidelines into the plan of care.
  • Assesses potential and actual changes in level of care required.
  • Develops plan of care within 24 hours of admission when possible.
  • Involves patients/families in care planning.
• Safe environment provision:
  • Orients patient/family to the environment, ensuring comprehension of presented information.
  • Administers medication per medication administration policy.
  • Responds appropriately to urgent/emergent situations.
  • Documents use of restraints according to hospital patient care guidelines.
  • Uses equipment in accordance with MMC policies and procedures.
• Comprehensive direct patient care:
  • Utilizes nursing knowledge, research, and evidence‑based practice in application of care and clinical judgment.
  • Administers care consistent with standards of care for MM.
  • Considers patient’s biopsychosocial and spiritual needs in interventions.
• Effective communication:
  • Defends and preserves patient rights in all aspects of care, information, knowledge, and privacy.
  • Demonstrates respect for cultures and cultural diversity among co‑workers and the healthcare team.