Registered Nurse Day Shift Psych ED

EHS Overview:

Episcopal Health Services Inc. (EHS) is a health system located on the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens, New York. EHS provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care to the diverse populations of the Rockaways, Five Towns, South Nassau, and beyond. The system offers comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, and rehabilitative services to people of all faiths.

St. John's Episcopal Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission's Health Facilities Accreditation Program and is approved by the New York State Department of Health. The hospital is a recipient of the Gold-Plus Get with the Guidelines-Stroke Quality Achievement Award and the Gold-Plus Get with the Guidelines-Heart Failure Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. Additionally, St. Johns is proud to be redesignated as a Baby-Friendly Hospital by Baby-Friendly USA - the accrediting body and national authority for the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in the United States.

Come Grow With Us!

Type: Full-Time (75 biweekly hours)

Shift: Days

Hours: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Pay Range: $62.78 per hour base rate plus experience, education, experience shift differentials

Job Summary:

Coordinates a patient-focused team in providing direct and collaborative health care in a variety of clinical settings designed to promote and restore optimal health across the life span. Utilizes all components of the nursing process in providing care that reflects an understanding of individual, cultural, and religious diversities and needs, and recognition of patient rights. Utilizes knowledge and expertise in case management to provide comprehensive, coordinated, seamless care to individuals and aggregate groups. Coordinates, integrates, and facilitates the patient/provider relationship along the continuum of care.

Responsibilities:

• Able to identify immediate and long range plans for patient care and includes both the patient and family in the plan
• Sets priorities for the patients needs, making decisions which reflect sound judgement
• Monitor the patients clinical status and assess for significant change
• Communicate clearly with patient, family members, physicians, and team members to ensure patient needs are met
• Safely administer medication on time and in accordance with the Hospitals policies
• Perform venipuncture and starts intravenous lines safely

Requirements:

• Active NYS RN license
• Bachelors Degree - Nursing preferred
• PMCS, BLS certifications
• Minimum 2 years experience in a medical/surgical setting