RN (Flex) - Medical Surgical

One Brooklyn Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated staff nurse to provide exceptional care to patients with medical and surgical conditions. This role involves applying critical thinking and nursing skills to assess and implement patient care plans effectively. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in nursing, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a supportive healthcare team where your contributions will directly impact patient outcomes and safety. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
• Current NY State RN License and BLS/ACLS certifications needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to patients with medical and surgical conditions.
• Evaluate patient responses and communicate care plan revisions.
• Implement discharge planning based on patient needs.

Skills

Critical thinking

Excellent communication skills

Decision-making

Problem-solving abilities

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Overview

Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the staff nurse is responsible for applying the nursing process, evidence-based knowledge, judgment, and technical nursing skills to deliver care to patients with medical and surgical conditions during an assigned shift.

Responsibilities

1. Obtain and interpret patient information based on age-specific standards; recognize growth and development issues; make appropriate care decisions for the patient’s age group.
2. Maintain standards of care for patients with medical and surgical diagnoses.
3. Complete educational requirements for caring for Stroke patients; apply ASA standards; apply ONS standards for Oncology patients.
4. Use the nursing process to assess patient condition, document findings in EHR, and implement appropriate interventions.
5. Evaluate patient responses, communicate with the healthcare team about care plan revisions.
6. Implement discharge planning based on patient needs.
7. Initiate and document patient education in understandable language.
8. Document assessments, interventions, changes, and responses; respond effectively in emergencies.
9. Prevent hospital-acquired conditions and falls.
10. Communicate with colleagues and interdisciplinary team regarding pressure injury prevention and treatment.
11. Adhere to HIPAA confidentiality policies; ensure patient safety through proper identification, accurate documentation, and medication error prevention.

Qualifications

Education

Internal & 1199 SEIU:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Non 1199 SEIU Candidates:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Master's degree in Nursing preferred.

Experience

• Minimum three years of medical-surgical nursing, charge nursing, or equivalent experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Critical thinking, math, and computer skills; team player.
• Respectful and professional interactions.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to read, write, see, and hear in English.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current NY State RN License.
• BLS from the American Heart Association.
• ACLS from the American Heart Association.
• Medical Surgical Certification.

Physical Requirements

• Physically demanding, high-stress environment requiring prolonged standing, reaching, walking.
• Ability to stoop, bend, lift, carry up to 35 pounds routinely.
• Exposure to environmental hazards, bloodborne pathogens, and chemicals.
• Full body motion, ability to lift up to 100 pounds if necessary.
• Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination.
• Corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Sitting at a desk working on a computer.
• Flexible working hours.

Note: Salary is a good faith estimate and may be adjusted based on various factors. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. This description is not exhaustive and may change at the employer's discretion. OBH is an equal opportunity employer.