Job Description
Qualifications
Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences
A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State; and
Holds or obtains a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) through facility orientation
These unlicensed individuals may be employed to practice under the immediate and personal supervision of a NYS licensed, currently registered RN for up to +0 days immediately following graduation, pending receipt of a limited permit, which selected candidates must apply for and receive within the same +0-day period
Once a limited permit is received, individuals can practice nursing under the immediate and personal supervision of an 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, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) must be obtained through facility orientation through the American Heart Association (AHA)
Valid and current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association (AHA)
Benefits
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
Responsibilities
7:00 A.M – 5:00 P.M
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
Develops, implements and continuously evaluates the nursing regimen for assigned patients/clients
Records and maintains nursing care plans and progress notes on patients/clients to ensure continuity of care
Interprets and reports responses of patients/clients to appropriate members of the health team
Participates with interdisciplinary health team members to plan a comprehensive patient care program
Determines and assigns those components of the nursing regimen which may be carried out by allied nursing personnel
Provides teaching, guidance and direction to allied nursing personnel in rendering patient care
Participates in defining, implementing, maintaining and interpreting standards of nursing practice
Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary conferences pertaining to policies and procedures affecting nursing practice
Participates in determining conditions, resources and policies essential to the delivery of nursing care services
Participates in development and maintenance of a system of evaluation of nursing care, practices and procedures, including evaluation of nursing personnel
Interprets philosophy and objectives of agency and Nursing Department to patients/clients, families and other groups
Performs other professional nursing activities as delegated by nursing service administration
Job description
About NYC Health + Hospitals
Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various convenient locations.
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 – 5:00 P.M
Duties & Responsibilities
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.
+. 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.
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 a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) through facility orientation.
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 application 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 +0 days immediately following graduation, pending receipt of a limited permit, which selected candidates must apply for and receive within the same +0-day period. Once a limited permit is received, individuals can practice nursing under the immediate and personal supervision of an 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, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) must be obtained through facility orientation through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Department Preferences
Valid and current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).
How To Apply
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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
