RN - Nursing Psych 4

Maimonides Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Maimonides Medical Center is looking for a dedicated Nurse who will provide direct nursing care under supervision. Candidates should possess a current NYS RN license and, ideally, a BSN. Responsibilities include patient care, communication with colleagues, and critical thinking to achieve favorable outcomes.

Join us in a role where your clinical skills and patient-centered approach can make a significant difference. We value teamwork and respect as part of our core values at Maimonides.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Current NYS licensure as RN required.
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred.
• Professional nursing experience appropriate to the service and position.
• Proficiency in English; fluency in a second language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care to patients.
• Incorporates relevant assessment and intervention skills in nursing care.
• Communicates with patients and colleagues in a timely manner.
• Employs critical thinking skills to achieve outcomes.
• Engages in caring relationships integrating health experience.

Skills

Clinical skills for patient care delivery

Excellent oral and written communication

Good interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Fluency in a second language

Education

Graduation from an accredited Nursing school

BSN preferred

Tools

Computer systems in healthcare

Job description

About Us

We’re Maimonides Health, Brooklyn’s largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system’s 3 hospitals, 1,800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community‑based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drive everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient‑centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation’s largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130‑bed adult medical‑surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children’s Hospital, Brooklyn's only children’s hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clinical programs rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Bone and Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.

Overview

Under the general supervision of the Nursing Director or Assistant Nursing Director provides direct nursing care to patients.

Responsibilities

• Incorporates relevant assessment and intervention skills in the delivery of nursing care.
• Communicates with patients, colleagues and management in accurate, considerate and timely manner (written, verbal and electronic).
• Employs critical thinking skills to achieve outcomes and solve problems.
• Engages in caring relationships that integrate the influence of the human experience of health, illness and/or healing, and relationship‑based care.
• Manages assignment and material resources effectively.
• Applies leadership skills consistent with role and experience.
• Incorporates teaching in the delivery of care to promote health and prevent disease and documents when appropriate.
• Integrates relevant knowledge and evidence‑based practice (utilizing teamwork and collaboration).
• Provides specialty‑specific care as outlined by Maimonides Medical Center.
• Indicates an Essential Job Function.

Other Duties

• Maintains competencies in individual field of responsibility.
• Participates in the interview and evaluation of new health care team members.
• Acts as preceptor for new health care team members.
• Utilizes computer systems as they pertain to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy.
• Assures a safe environment and milieu in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Participates in MMC’s ongoing Quality Performance Improvement initiatives; identifies opportunities for organizational improvements.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing school required; BSN preferred.
• Licensure: Current NYS licensure as RN required.
• Certification: Current BLS certification required. Current ACLS certification preferred.
• Experience: Professional nursing experience appropriate to the service and the position.
• Skills: Clinical skills for patient care delivery through the nursing process; excellent oral and written communication skills; good interpersonal skills; analytical skills; proficiency in English; fluency in a second language preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.