Registered Nurse - Navigation Center Surgical Services

St. John's Riverside Hospital

St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.

St. John's has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals' vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John's dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.

St. John's Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.

St. John's Riverside Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong

Responsibilities

The Registered Professional Nurse is responsible and accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process. She/he implements the Nursing Service standards of care and practice, as appropriate to the ages of the patients served and the areas of clinical practice. The Registered Nurse navigation center serves as the clinical coordinator for patients undergoing surgical procedures. The RN ensures patients are medically and administratively prepared for surgery by coordinating care across multiple departments. The RN assists in ensuring a seamless patient experience while reducing cancellations, delays, and preventable complications.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

Currently licensed and registered to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York.

Current BLS certification.

Minimum of (3) years of recent professional nursing experience within surgical services (ASU, OR, PACU, ENDO) preferred

Strong clinical assessment skills.

Thorough understanding of the perioperative care process.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.