Under the general supervision of the Nursing Director or Assistant Nursing Director provides direct nursing care to patients.
Psychiatry - N4
Part-Time
8am - 8:30pm
Responsibilities:1.* Incorporates relevant assessment and intervention skills in the delivery of nursing care.
2.* Communicates with patients, colleagues and management in accurate, considerate and timely manner (written, verbal and electronic).
3. * Employs critical thinking skills to achieve outcomes and solve problems.
4.* Engages in caring relationships that integrate the influence of the human experience of health, illness and/or healing, and relationship-based care.
5.* Manages assignment and material resources effectively.
6.* Applies leadership skills consistent with role and experience.
7.* Incorporates teaching in the delivery of care to promote health and prevent disease and documents when appropriate.
8.* Integrates relevant knowledge and evidence-based practice (utilizing teamwork and collaboration).
9.* Provides specialty-specific care as outlined by Maimonides Medical Center.
* Indicates an Essential Job Function.
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OTHER JOB DUTIES
Maintains competencies in individual field of responsibility
Participates in the interview and evaluation of new health care team members
Acts as preceptor for new health care team members
Utilizes computer systems as they pertain to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy
Assures a safe environment and milieu in accordance with organizational policies and procedures
Participates in MMC’s ongoing Quality Performance Improvement initiatives; identifies opportunities for organizational improvements.
Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications:Education:
Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing school required; BSN preferred.
Current NYS licensure as RN required.
Current BLS certification required.
Experience:
1 year Medical/Surgical experience preferred. 1 year Psych RN experience preferred.
Skills:
Clinical skills for patient care delivery through the nursing process.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Analytical skills
Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position; fluency in a second language preferred.
Pay Range: USD $61,552.54 - USD $61,552.54 /Yr. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.