Staff Nurse - Medicine/Surgery
NYC Health + Hospitals · Brooklyn, NY
- On site
- Full-time
- $85,000 / year
- Brooklyn, NY
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Job highlights
- Provide professional nursing care to patients.
- Diagnose and treat health problems.
- Develop and evaluate nursing regimens.
- Collaborate with healthcare team.
- Maintain professional competence and standards.
About the role
About Kings County Hospital Center
Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services.
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Duties & Responsibilities
Purpose of Position:
Under supervision, provides professional nursing care to patients/clients within an assigned unit. Diagnoses and treats responses to actual or potential health problems by means of nursing methods and techniques such as case-finding, health teaching, health counseling and provision of care supportive to and restorative of life and well-being.
Examples Of Typical Tasks
- Identifies and discriminates between physical and psycho-social signs and symptoms.
- Selects and performs those therapeutic measures which are essential for effective execution of the nursing regimen for assigned patients/clients.
- Develops, implements and continuously evaluates the nursing regimen for assigned patients/clients.
- Records and maintains nursing care plans and progress notes on patients/clients to ensure continuity of care.
- Interprets and reports responses of patients/clients to appropriate members of the health team.
- Participates with interdisciplinary health team members to plan a comprehensive patient care program.
- Determines and assigns those components of the nursing regimen which may be carried out by allied nursing personnel.
- Provides teaching, guidance and direction to allied nursing personnel in rendering patient care.
- Participates in defining, implementing, maintaining and interpreting standards of nursing practice.
- Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary conferences pertaining to policies and procedures affecting nursing practice.
- Participates in determining conditions, resources and policies essential to the delivery of nursing care services.
- Participates in development and maintenance of a system of evaluation of nursing care, practices and procedures, including evaluation of nursing personnel.
- Interprets philosophy and objectives of agency and Nursing Department to patients/clients, families and other groups.
- Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences.
- Performs other professional nursing activities as delegated by nursing service administration.
Minimum Qualifications
- A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State; and
- Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Special Note
For assignments in Post-Acute Care ONLY, individuals meeting the following criteria may also be considered for appointment: Graduation from a nursing education program registered by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) as licensure qualifying for Registered Professional Nurse (RN) and has applied for licensure as an RN. These unlicensed individuals may be employed to practice under the immediate and personal supervision of a NYS licensed, currently registered, RN for up to 90 days immediately following graduation pending receipt of a limited permit, which selected candidates must apply for and receive within the same 90-day period. Once a limited permit is received, individuals can practice nursing, under the immediate and personal supervision of a NYS licensed, currently registered, RN at a NYC Health + Hospitals health care setting for up to one (1) year from the date of issuance of the limited permit. In addition, must hold or obtain through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Key skills/competency
- Registered Nurse
- Patient Care
- Nursing Care Plans
- Health Teaching
- Licensed Professional Nurse
- Basic Life Support
- Medical Surgical Nursing
- Patient Assessment
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Nursing Practice Standards
Skills & topics
- Staff Nurse
- Registered Nurse
- Medicine
- Surgery
- Nursing Care
- Patient Care
- Hospital
- Healthcare
- New York
- NYC Health + Hospitals
How to get hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight your RN license, BLS certification, and experience in medicine/surgery nursing.
- Tailor your application: Emphasize your understanding of patient-centered care and the ICARE values.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your approach to patient assessment, care planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Showcase your skills: Demonstrate your ability to provide direct patient care and educate patients and families.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the minimum qualifications for a Staff Nurse at NYC Health + Hospitals?
- To be considered for the Staff Nurse position at NYC Health + Hospitals, you must hold a valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse. Additionally, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.
- Are there any special considerations for the Staff Nurse role at Kings County Hospital Center?
- Yes, for assignments in Post-Acute Care ONLY, individuals who have graduated from a registered nursing program and applied for licensure as an RN may be considered. They can practice under supervision for up to 90 days pending a limited permit, and then for up to one year with a limited permit. A BLS certification is also required for these candidates.
- What is the application process for the Staff Nurse position at NYC Health + Hospitals?
- To apply for the Staff Nurse position, you should click the 'Apply for Job' button online. Ensure your application is complete and highlights your qualifications and relevant experience.
- What are the core values emphasized by NYC Health + Hospitals for their employees?
- NYC Health + Hospitals emphasizes a person-centered approach guided by the ICARE values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Employees are expected to demonstrate these values through their actions and communication.
- What is the role of a Staff Nurse in the Medicine/Surgery unit?
- The Staff Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients in the assigned unit. This includes diagnosing and treating health problems, developing and evaluating nursing care plans, collaborating with the healthcare team, and providing patient education.