RN - Surgical 8 West

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

Job summary

Maimonides Medical Center in New York is hiring a full-time nurse for the Medical/Surgical department. The role involves providing direct nursing care, communicating effectively with patients and colleagues, and incorporating critical thinking in care delivery.

Applicants must have a graduation from an accredited nursing school and current NYS RN licensure. Skills in patient care delivery and good communication are essential. The position supports a commitment to patient-centered care and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical skills for patient care delivery through the nursing process.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• NYS RN licensure required; BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients under supervision.
• Communicate with patients and colleagues in a considerate manner.
• Engage in caring relationships that consider the human experience of health.

Skills

Clinical skills for patient care delivery

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Fluency in a second language

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

Current NYS licensure as RN

BSN preferred

Tools

Current BLS certification

ACLS certification preferred

Job description

About Us

Maimonides Health, Brooklyn’s largest healthcare system, serves over 250,000 patients each year through its 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, and 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.

Position Details

MEDICAL/SURGICAL – 8 WEST

Full‑Time

Hours: 7 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

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 Job 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

Qualifications

Performs other related duties as required.

Education

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required; BSN preferred
• Current NYS licensure as RN required

Experience

• Current BLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred
• 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
• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position; fluency in a second language preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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