Registered Nurse- ED

Location, Shift & Compensation City/State: Nyack, New York Department: Emergency Department₂ Bargaining Unit: NH‑NYSNA Work Shift: Night Work Days: Nights vary, per diem Scheduled Hours: 7PM–7AM Scheduled Daily Hours: 11.5hours Hours per Pay Period: 0 Hourly Rate/Range: $54.53 per hour (subject to shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors) Job Summary The Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for managing, delegating, coordinating and providing nursing care through utilization of the nursing process. The candidate will communicate effectively with patients, significant others, and members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team. Work includes assessment, treatment, and care of patients of all ages (neonate to geriatric). The nurse demonstrates competency in understanding developmental needs, behavioral interpretation, and cultural aging processes, maintaining clinical competence to reach defined standards of care. Essential Functions Systematically provide nursing care to patients within the framework of the nursing process and established standards of practice. Integrate principles of patient safety in the provision of direct nursing care and medication management. Adhere to established system-wide communication standards and processes. Participate in designated forums that address patient care, patient education, policy and procedures, safety, and clinical outcomes. Maintain and improve professional knowledge and skill in the area of practice. Employee Performance Standards Customer Service Create a positive interaction with the customer. Communicate positively with people of different cultures, values, and beliefs. Acknowledge customer concerns and take corrective action. Comply with identified customer service behaviors. Provide escort to customers when necessary. Performance Improvement Participate in Department/Hospital-wide activities which improve processes and/or outcomes. Utilize resources to maintain and improve self-development and knowledge. Comply with licensure and/or certification requirements. Participate in annual competency assessment. Budget Demonstrate fiscally prudent use of equipment and supplies. Utilize charge process for supplies/equipment. Projects/Assignments Complete projects/assignments within projected time frames and expectations. We Care Standards Work Together – Commit to work together in a courteous, respectful manner; place team success above individual recognition; be receptive to new ideas; offer assistance generously. Empowerment – Be accountable, responsible, self-directed; see projects through to completion; problem solve; follow up for resolution. Communication – Demonstrate positive communication; answer phones promptly; use AIDET principles; respond to e‑mail courteously within 24hours. Appearance – Dress professionally; maintain clean, neat appearance; adhere to dress code and work environment guidelines. Responsiveness – Provide timely feedback; respond to patient call lights; respond empathetically; apologize for delays. Excellence in Service – Strive to exceed customer expectations; anticipate and address needs; maintain can‑do attitude; manage up; assist guests and new employees. Qualifications Associate Degree required (Bachelor degree preferred). 1 year Med/Surg experience preferred. National certification in area of practice preferred. Certifications & Licensure Valid RN license with NYSNA CBA (NewYorkStateBoard of Nursing). BLS – Basic Life Support (American Heart Association). ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support (American Heart Association) – required for ED, SICU, MICU, 3 Doctors, Cath Lab, Endo, Labor & Delivery, Nursing Radiology, SDS (within 6months of hire) and PACU (within 3months). PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support (American Heart Association) – required for ED, Nursing Radiology, SDS (within 6months) and PACU (within 3months). NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Program (American Heart Association) – required for Labor & Delivery, Mother/Baby, NICU (within 6months). ONS/ONCC – Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certificate. Infusion Center – Oncology Nursing Society Fundamentals of Administration – required. Equal Employment Opportunity Montefiore Nyack Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Nyack Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, disability or actual or presumed disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition, pregnancy, military status, marital status or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr