Nursing Jobs in New York

Mass Digital Health; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 77,145; Full time

Job summary

Mass Digital Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Intensive Care Unit. This full-time role requires collaboration with medical professionals to provide quality patient care, emotional support, and teaching self-care skills. Candidates must have an accredited nursing degree and current New York State licensure.

The nurse will work nights on a 12-hour shift basis with a pay range of $40 to $56 per hour. A welcoming environment and commitment to patient welfare are key aspects of this position.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited associate degree with preferred Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• One or more years of experience in a related setting.
• Current New York State licensure as a Registered Nurse is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan quality patient care with collaborative teams.
• Provide emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
• Ensure adherence to infection control policies and regulations.

Skills

Patient care

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Emotional support

Infection control

Teaching self-care skills

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse promotes and restores patient’s health by completing the nursing process: collaborating with Physicians and multidisciplinary team members, providing support to patients, visitors and families. Responsible for assessing, planning, promoting and evaluating quality patient care. A Registered Nurse provides teaching to patients, families and the public. A Registered Nurse will follow the mission, vision, I-CARE values, policies and procedures of Mohawk Valley Health System.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Identify patient care requirements, establishing personal rapport with patients and families and understanding of the plan of care throughout the patient’s experience.
• Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends and families.
• Promote patient independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patients, friends and families to understand disease processes, medications, and self-care skills, and providing time to answer questions.
• Assure quality care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards, and making or recommending adjustments to the patient’s needs.
• The nurse is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse’s obligation to provide optimum patient care.
• Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements following manufacturers’ instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating equipment and techniques.
• Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and controlled substance regulations, and utilizing universal precautions at all times.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, and calling for assistance from health care personnel.

Education / Experience Requirements

Required: Graduate of an accredited associate degree

Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing program or higher degree

Experience: One or more years of experience in a related setting

Licensure / Certification Requirements

Required: Current New York State licensure as a Registered Nurse

Preferred: Basic Life Support Certification

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

Req Id 87348 | Department: INTENSIVE CARE UNIT | Shift: Nights | Shift Hours Worked: 12.50 | FTE: 0.90 | Work Schedule: NYSNA - 12 HR | Employee Status: A1 - Full-Time | Union: 2004 - NYSNA | Pay Range: $40 - $56 per hour