Registered Nurse 3 South

Registered Nurse 3 South

Job Category: Nursing Requisition Number: REGIS002896

Posted: June 16, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center | Main Campus New York, USA

Job Details

Description

REGISTERED NURSE 3 S Union: NYSNA FULL TIME 7 AM – 7:30 PM ALTERNATING WEEKENDS $116,922

Job Description:

• Perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and re-assignments as per policy.
• Conduct thorough initial and ongoing assessments of patient health status, including vital signs, pain levels, and overall condition, and report any significant changes to the medical team promptly.
• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the patient's age.
• Prepare, safely administer, and document prescribed medications and treatments, including IV therapy, and monitor for any adverse effects.
• Provide care for patients recovering from surgery, which includes changing dressings, managing surgical drains, and monitoring for complications.
• Competently operate and maintain various medical equipment, such as IV pumps, feeding tubes, catheters, and oxygen tanks.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans in collaboration with physicians, surgeons, and an interdisciplinary team (e.g., physical therapists, social workers, dieticians).
• Educate patients and their families about their medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, and post-discharge self-care instructions to ensure a smooth recovery and prevent readmission.
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely documentation of all patient information, interventions, and outcomes in medical records.
• Be prepared to respond rapidly and effectively to medical emergencies, providing life-saving interventions when necessary.
• Identifies the need for and follows the protocol in managing a RRT
• Perform lab draws, order diagnostic tests (e.g., X-rays, EKGs), and analyze results, collaborating with the healthcare team to adjust care plans accordingly.
• Act as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs are met, and providing emotional and spiritual support to patients and their families during their healthcare journey.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Currently licensed as a Professional Registered Nurse in New York State
• Critical Care experience preferred
• BCLS/ACLS required
• Bachelors preferred
• Basic Arrhythmia course preferred
• NIHSS CERTIFICATION PLUS 5 CEU HOURS OF STROKE EDUCATION

Qualifications

Education

Required

Associates or better.

Preferred

Bachelor's Science or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

NYS RN Registration

NYS Child Abuse Cert

Moderate Sedation

Five Hours CEU Stroke

NIHSS Stroke

NYS RN

ACLS CERT AMERICAN HEART

BLS CERT AMERICAN HEART

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