The Registered Nurse assesses the patient's needs, plans care, implements and evaluates the medical and nursing regimens in accordance with the hospital and nursing philosophy, policies/procedures and standards. He or she demonstrates leadership skills and commitment to professional accountability and growth Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following: 2. Understands and adheres to the Company Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors. 4.
Utilizes the nursing process to meet the age specific needs of the patient in all aspects of care: biophysical, psychosocial, education, safety/environment and discharge planning 6. Utilizes appropriate steps in the decision making process to include recognition and priority setting related to patient care and unit-based issues. Addresses issues with appropriate actions 8.
Collaborates and communicates with the interdisciplinary health care team 10. Integrates patient rights and nursing ethics into work practice 12. Adheres to infection control standards to reduce the risk of nosocomial infections to patient and staff. 14.
Adheres to the tenets of the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals 16. Delegates activities to ancillary staff as it relates to the State Nurse Practice Act 18. Adheres to the ANA Code of Nursing Ethics & Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice 20.
Supports, promotes, and practices within the Company Professional Nursing Practice Model 22. Sustains and advances the Magnet model 24. Participates in the Performance Improvement initiatives 26.
Completes competency requirements 28. Attends mandatory in-services 30. Attends staff meetings as required/requested 32.
Utilizes cost containment practices 34. Assumes Charge Nurse responsibility 36. Performs other related duties as assigned Education & Experience Requirements 2.
Well experienced Neuro ICU Nurse 4. Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current New York registration 6. Baccalaureate in Nursing (BSN) required for all external RNs hired on or after January 1st, 2018. 8.
All RNs hired on or after January 1st 2016 but before January 1st 2018, must have a minimum of a BSN or show evidence of enrollment and completion of BSN by January 1st, 2020. 10. All RNs hired before January 1st 2016 must have BSN by January 1st, 2022. 12. Knowledge of current nursing, medical and health trends and practices in rendering of patient care. 14.
One year of acute care nursing experience preferred for areas other than medical surgical or step-down.