Registered Nurse - Float (JR229062)

Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall; City of Newburgh (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse, in collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Manager, is responsible for providing quality patient care by demonstrating clinical competence and participating in ongoing Performance Improvement.

Provides professional nursing care using the nursing process, with special attention to the needs of the total population and integrates functions of Health Care Teams in the unit. Leadership duties may be assigned by the Clinical Nurse Manager.

Qualifications

• BSN required from an accredited nursing program.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Knowledge of nursing theory and clinical practice.
• Knowledge of technology and practice standards in area of responsibility.
• Demonstrates sound clinical skills and effective communication.
• Registered Nurse license in New York (NYS Board of Nursing) required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care using the nursing process with focus on total population needs.
• Coordinates patient care by integrating Health Care Teams.
• Assumes unit clinical leadership as assigned by Clinical Nurse Manager.

Skills

English proficiency

Clinical leadership

Nursing theory

Patient care

Education

BSN from accredited school

Job description

Introduction

To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve.

Overview

The Registered Nurse, in collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Manager, is responsible for providing quality patient care by demonstrating clinical competence and participating in ongoing Performance Improvement.

Responsibilities

Provides professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process, with special attention to the special needs and behaviors of the total population. Manages the provision of patient care through integrating the functions of the Health Care Teams. Assumes responsibility for clinical leadership on the unit as assigned by the Clinical Nurse Manager.

Requirements

• BSN Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Required
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
• Knowledge of appropriate technology and practice standards for area of responsibility.
• Demonstrates sound clinical skills, understanding of the acute care process, standards of practice and positive communication skills.
• Registered Nurse New York - New York State Board of Nursing Required
• BLS - American Heart Association Required