Staff Nurse Medical Surgical Float Pool

@ Mount Sinai Health System

Position Overview

The Staff Nurse Medical Surgical Float Pool at Mount Sinai Health System provides safe, competent, quality care to a diverse patient population. This role emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Patient Care

Nurses deliver care by applying the nursing process and critical thinking skills. Key activities include assessment, intervention, delegation, patient teaching, and effective communication with patients, families, and the care team.

Patient Experience

Implements Mount Sinai Relationship Centered Care initiatives such as the Admission Welcome, Bedside Shift Report, and Purposeful Hourly Rounding (PHR). Engages in service recovery and escalates concerns as needed.

Quality and Safety

Practices patient-centered care using safe, clinical skills and compliance with institutional guidelines. Participates in quality improvement projects, process enhancements, and documentation for performance improvement.

Operations

Performs charge nurse duties, coordinates resource allocation, and documents care accurately while ensuring efficient patient throughput.

Professional Development

Supports colleagues, participates in professional councils, and serves as a role model and preceptor. Engages in continuous learning and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited Nursing program (BSN preferred) or ADN with BSN matriculation. Registered Nurse licensed in New York State with certifications such as BCLS, ACLS, and PALS as applicable.

Compensation

Salary is $68.593 hourly with additional benefits based on factors including experience and education.

Key skills/competency

• Nursing Process
• Patient Care
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Evidence-Based Practice
• Communication
• Quality Improvement
• Resource Management
• Clinical Judgment
• Documentation
• Patient Education