RN

City/State: Bronx, New York Grant Funded: No Department: Adult Dialysis Bargaining Unit: NYSNA Work Shift: Evening Work Days: PER DIEM Scheduled Hours: Per Diem Scheduled Daily Hours: Hours Vary Hourly Rate: $82.90 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors. To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here. Position Summary The Montefiore RN maintains standards of the practice for nursing as defined by the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics, Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, and Nursing’s Social Policy Statement. The Registered Nurse actualizes the vision, mission, values, and balanced scorecard performance measures for Montefiore Medical Center. The RN participates in performance improvement/research activities; maintains professional practice standards and clinical expertise; and demonstrates leadership skills. The RN demonstrates core and unit specific competencies based on the patient population served. Essential Responsibilities Leadership and Coordination of Patient Care Demonstrates leadership skills in the coordination and delivery of patient care. Coordinates an interdisciplinary plan of care. Assures 100% of assigned patients have a documented plan of care. Ensures completion of patient care assignments 100% of the time. Interdisciplinary plan of care is congruent with accepted LOS parameters for all assigned patients. Delegates aspects of care of the patient to team members consistent with capabilities and responsibilities of caregiver. Ensures that delegated aspects of care are completed in accordance with established standards of practice. Negotiates with team members if unable to fulfill role responsibilities; escalates as per MMC policy and procedure. Establishes a therapeutic relationship with patient/family. Assumes charge nurse assignment. Participates in the orienting and development of associates by mentorship and assigned preceptorship. Patient/family wishes related to care decisions are assessed and documented. Assessment and Care Planning Systematically assesses the health care of patients/families and responses to care rendered. Completes 100% admission assessment within 8 hours. Completes documentation reflecting interdisciplinary team approach as per policy. Documentation reflects systematic and continuous collection of data. Documents teaching/learning needs of patients and families prior to discharge. Assesses, evaluates and documents patient response to nursing and interdisciplinary team interventions, including patient/family teaching. Initiates a teaching and discharge plan for 100% of assigned patients within 24 hours of admission. Modifies plan of care through prioritization of patient/family needs and interdisciplinary orders. Specialized Clinical Competencies Air embolism Blood leak Chest pain Disequilibrium syndrome Hemolysis Seizures Hypotension Clotted dialyzer License, Education, Experience Requirements and Preferences New York State License for Registered Professional Nurse and current registration or valid permit to practice in New York State as an R.N. Bachelor’s Degree (BSN) preferred Associate’s Degree (ASN) required Basic Life Support Training Infection Control Training Certification in specialty preferred Nephrology/Dialysis experience 1 year of experience preferred Effective English communication skills, both written and oral Ability to use basic data entry and retrieval systems Use of patient care equipment Use of automated clinical information systems Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Calling All Nurses! Nurse Recruitment Hotline: View phone number on click.appcast.io; Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm Since its inception in 1884, Montefiore’s mission has been to heal, to teach, to discover and advance the health of the communities we serve. Montefiore's state-of-the-art facilities include the internationally-recognized Children’s Hospital at Montefiore and our Notable Centers of Excellence - Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Transplantation. Combined with a growing number of locations for primary and specialty care throughout the Bronx and Westchester County, Montefiore is the ideal organization to apply and hone your expertise. An assortment of insurance products and discount programs through Voluntary Benefits. Check out our comprehensive benefits available to you when you join our outstanding team! 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