Registered Nurse- Med​/Surg

Position

Registered Nurse – Med/Surg (Westchester Medical Center Health Network)

• Conduct thorough patient assessments, addressing pathophysiologic and psychosocial needs.
• Identify and prioritize key nursing diagnoses.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans, including discharge planning.
• Adapt care plans in response to changing patient needs; evaluate and modify outcomes.
• Recognize and intervene in patient‑safety situations.
• Organize and prioritize work assignments based on acuity; demonstrate effective judgment.
• Document patient progress, interventions, and responses legibly and in a timely manner.
• Advocate for patient well‑being, respecting cultural, religious, and privacy preferences.
• Communicate patient data clearly, concisely, and promptly in written and verbal forms to multidisciplinary teams.
• Delegate and supervise patient care; serve as charge nurse per protocol.
• Assist nurse manager in performance appraisals; participate in unit‑based QI projects and lead unit‑specific clinical projects.
• Carry out professional development activities, upholding evidence‑based practice and professional standards.
• Assist with orientation and precepting of staff as needed.
• Administer medications safely, including preparation, monitoring, and documentation.
• Promote a culture of safety by fostering trust, participation, and collaboration among colleagues, identifying and reporting potential risks.
• Willing to float to other areas of the hospital.

• Graduate Nurse considered.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Current licensure in New York State as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Certified in Basic Life Support; additional specialty certifications as required.
• Experience with universal precautions and infection control, including use of PPE.
• Excellent customer‑service skills and effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to form working relationships with hospital personnel at all levels, including the multidisciplinary team.

• Expect to contact human blood and other potentially infectious materials; must exercise universal precautions and adhere to infection‑control policies.

• Participate in evidence‑based practice, nursing research projects, and quality‑improvement initiatives.
• Assist with orientation and precepting of new staff; identify and pursue learning needs.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care