Registered Nurse-Wound Care

2300 Montefiore Nyack Hospital; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Nyack Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Woundcare department to manage, delegate, and coordinate patient care using the nursing process. Responsibilities include assessing patients of all ages, planning and implementing treatments, and communicating with the multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and adherence to Montefiore Nyack Hospital standards.

Qualifications

• Associate/Bachelor degree in nursing and NYS license.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in relevant area.
• NYSNA bargaining unit experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within the nursing process and established standards.
• Ensure patient safety and medication management.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the care team.
• Follow department policies and participate in ongoing competency assessments.
• Document care and patient outcomes accurately.

Skills

Patient assessment

Nursing care planning

Communication skills

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor Degree

Tools

NYS license

Job description

City/State: Nyack, New York

Department: Woundcare

Bargaining Unit: NH- NYSNA

Work Shift: Day

Work Days: MON-FRI

Scheduled Hours: 8 AM-4:30 PM

Scheduled Daily Hours: 8.5 HOURS

Hours Per Pay Period: 0

Hourly Rate/Range: 0

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Job Summary

The Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for managing, delegating, coordinating and providing nursing care through utilization of the nursing process. The above is accomplished with the utilization of effective communication skills with patients, significant others and members of the multidisciplinary health care team. Within the scope of practice assumes responsibility, as necessary, for the assessment, treatment and care of patients of all ages (neonate to geriatric). Displays an understanding of the developmental needs of the patient when planning and implementing treatment. Displays competency in obtaining information and interpreting the patient's behavior based upon an understanding of the patients cognitive, biopsychosocial and religious cultural aging processes. The Registered Nurse is accountable for maintaining his/her clinical competence in reaching the defined standards of care for the area of nursing practice.

Essential Functions

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

1. Systematically provides nursing care to patients within the framework of the nursing process and established standards of practice.
2. Integrates principles of patient safety in the provision of direct nursing care and medication management.
3. Adheres to established system-wide communication standards and processes.
4. Participates in designated forums which address patient care, patient education, policy and procedures, safety and clinical outcomes.
5. Demonstrates accountability for maintaining and improving professional knowledge and skill related to the area of practice.
6. Document on addendum age specific competency.

Part II: Employee Performance Standards

A. CUSTOMER SERVICE:

1. Demonstrates the ability to create a positive interaction with the customer.
2. Demonstrates positive communication with people of different cultures, values and beliefs.
3. Demonstrates the ability to acknowledge customer concerns and takes corrective action.
4. Demonstrates compliance with identified customer service behaviors.
5. Provides escort to customers when necessary.

B. PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT:

1. Participates in Department/Hospital-wide activities which improve processes and/or outcomes.
2. Utilizes resources to maintain and improve self development and knowledge.
3. Complies with licensure and/or certification requirements.
4. Participates in annual competency assessment.

C. BUDGET:

1. Demonstrates fiscally prudent use of equipment and supplies.
2. Utilizes charge process for supplies/equipment.

D. PROJECTS/ASSIGNMENTS:

1. Completes projects/assignments within projected time frames and expectations.
2. Demonstrates adherence to Montefiore Nyack Hospital “We Care” standards including:

• WORKING TOGETHER “I will commit to work together in a courteous, respectful manner. I will demonstrate a positive spirit of service with all employees with whom I interact.”
• Place team success above individual recognition.
• Be receptive to new ideas and approaches within my workplace.
• Offer assistance generously without hesitation.
• EMPOWERMENT “I will be accountable, responsible, and self-directed in all aspects of my work at all times.”
• See projects through to ensure completion.
• Problem solve with patients, family members, and other employees.
• Follow up to ensure a resolution.
• COMMUNICATION “I will demonstrate positive communication in a clear, courteous and appropriate manner at all times.”
• Answer the phone within three rings if possible and identify myself, my department, and ask, “How may I help you”.
• Use effective verbal and written communication to patients, families, visitors, using the principles of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You)
• Use positive communication in my tone of voice, body language, and choice of words.
• Respond to e-mails in a courteous manner, with-in twenty-four hours.
• APPEARANCE “I will dress in a manner that reflects a professional and positive image of the hospital at all times.”
• Maintain a clean, neat, and professional appearance which adheres to the hospital dress code policy.
• Promote and adhere to Nyack Hospital's guidelines regarding a safe and clean work environment for employees, patients, families and visitors.
• RESPONSIVENESS “I will demonstrate the ability to provide timely feedback and communication to patients, visitors, and coworkers.”
• Respond to patient call lights and ask if I can assist. (No Pass Zone).
• Respond empathetically.
• Apologize for delays and concerns.
• EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE “I will strive to ‘do my best everyday’ in exceeding customer expectations.”
• Anticipate and address my patients’, families and visitors needs.
• Avoid negativity and exhibit a “can-do” attitude.
• “Manage up” fellow employees, physicians, departments, and the organization, to increase patient confidence both internally and in the community.
• Exit elevators to accommodate our patients’ first.
• Acknowledge people in the hallway by smiling and making eye contact.
• Help lost guests and new employees by escorting them to their destination.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree and Bachelor Degree 1-3 years Minimum of 1 years' experience in the area applying for Required National Certification in area of practice preferred.
• On Call required for the following areas: OR, PACU, and Cath Lab
• For transfer requirements, please refer to the NYSNA CBA Registered Nurse New York - New York State Board of Nursing Required BLS - American Heart Association Required ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association Required for the following areas: ED, SICU, MICU, 3 Doctors, Cath Lab, Endo, Labor & Delivery, Nursing Radiology, and SDS within 6 months of hire/transfer; PACU (within 3 months of hire/transfer)
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association Required for the following areas: ED, Nursing Radiology, and SDS (within 6 months of hire/transfer); PACU (within 3 months of hire/transfer)
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program - American Heart Association Required for the following areas: Labor & Delivery, Mother/Baby, and NICU withing 6 months of hire
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