Night Shift Registered Nurse — Patient Care & Leadership

Westchester Medical Center; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY seeks a Registered Nurse for night shift (7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.), full-time.

The RN will assess, plan, and evaluate patient and family needs using the Nursing Process, working within ANA standards, hospital policy, and NY State laws. Responsibilities include thorough patient assessments, care planning, delegation, leadership as charge nurse, quality improvement participation, and ensuring safety and effective communication with the care team and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current New York State RN license.
• BLS certification.
• Strong communication and patient care skills.

Responsibilities

• Completes thorough patient assessments addressing pathophysiologic and psychosocial needs.
• Identifies key nursing diagnoses from assessment data.
• Prioritizes nursing diagnoses with cultural/spiritual considerations.
• Implements individualized care plans and discharge plans with interdisciplinary coordination.
• Applies critical thinking to adapt plans as patient needs change.
• Evaluates outcomes and updates plans accordingly.
• Maintains patient safety and timely documentation.
• Delegates and supervises care as charge nurse.
• Participates in unit-based quality improvement projects.
• Maintains professional standards and participates in staff orientation.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient safety

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Documentation

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Westchester Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY seeks a Registered Nurse for night shift (7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.), full-time.

The RN will assess, plan, and evaluate patient and family needs using the Nursing Process, working within ANA standards, hospital policy, and NY State laws. Responsibilities include thorough patient assessments, care planning, delegation, leadership as charge nurse, quality improvement participation, and ensuring safety and effective communication with the care team and