Staff Nurse-Behav Hlth Svcs

5 days ago

New York, United States NYC Health Hospitals Full time

NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan is the community hospital of choice for residents of East Harlem, northern Manhattan, and neighboring communities. The hospital provides culturally-sensitive care in a welcoming and hospitable setting, emphasizing primary care medicine and utilizing the latest advances in medical science. Metropolitan delivers high quality health services with compassion, dignity, and respect to all, without exception. Since its founding in 1875, the hospital has been affiliated with New York Medical College, representing the oldest partnership between a hospital and a private medical school in the United States. Metropolitan is a part of the NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal hospital and health care system in the country.

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

ROTATING SCHEDULE

Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Staff Nurse in Behavioral Health, 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 the Staff Nurse is guided by a thorough knowledge of nursing theory, principles and standards of quality nursing care.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

( 1) Provide Nursing Care to assigned patients through assessment of patients' needs, making nursing diagnosis, developing and implementing a plan of care, which reflects an individualized mode of nursing intervention.
(2) Initiates a Nursing Assessment and Nursing Care plan upon admission which reflects long and short-range goal, patient teaching and a discharge plan.
(3) Participate in the Multidisciplinary Treatment Plan implementation.
( 4) Allows patient and/or significant others, as much as possible to collaborate in plan of care.
(5) Collaborates with the Head Nurse in assigning functions to ancillary personnel.
(6) Records pertinent observations on patient chart and reports verbally findings to Head Nurse/Team Leader and/or physician.
(7) Evaluates the results of nursing intervention and makes appropriate changes when necessary.
(8) Administers medication as ordered and chart same according to hospital policy and professional standards.
(9) Count narcotics with in-coming and out-going tour nurses according to hospital policy/procedures.
(I0) Check code cart/emergency equipment as assigned.
11) Perform control code daily and maintain the cleanliness of the glucometer
(12) Counsel and/or instruct patients and/or family with evidence that the patient and/or family understand the instructions given.
(13) Participates in department and interdisciplinary conferences pertaining to policies and procedures affecting Nursing practice.
(14) Participates in on going PI activities and assists with data collection.
(15) Maintains professional competence through participation in Continuing Education, in-service Staff Development and self-defectiveness in his/her own education process.
(16) Assists in coordinating and Discharge Planning monitoring activity for clinical services. Assists in providing ongoing technical assistance to interdisciplinary patient care team and initiates the interdisciplinary Discharge Planning progress record for each patient. Completes referrals to Home Care and other agencies if required.
(17) Conducts medication group, health education group, and co-lead community
(18) Functions effectively during Code Blue and other medical emergencies.
(19) Carry out physician's orders concerning therapy and medications.
(20) Assists in the supervision of non-professional staff.
(21) Ensures a safe and secure environment free of hazards through on-going environmental surveillance processes.
(22) Explains, involves and instruct patient/families concerning medication and treatment modalities.
(23) Utilizes the electronic as well as the paper medical record while maintaining patient confidentiality.

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 through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).
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 has applied 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 90 days immediately following graduation pending receipt of a limited permit, which selected candidates must apply for and receive within the same 90-day period. Once a limited permit is received, individuals can practice nursing, under the immediate and personal supervision of a 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, must hold or obtain through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).

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

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