REGISTERED NURSE PER DIEM (JR233135)

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Bronx, New York

Montefiore

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Per diem

$82.90

Overview: <p>For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.</p> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <p>The RN participates in performance improvement/research activities; maintains professional practice standards and clinical expertise; and demonstrates leadership skills. The RN demonstrates core and unit-specific competencies based on the patient population served.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Demonstrates leadership skills in the coordination and delivery of patient care. <ul> <li>Coordinates an interdisciplinary plan of care.</li> <li>Assures 100% assigned patients have a documented plan of care.</li> <li>Ensures completion of patient care assignment 100% of time.</li> <li>Interdisciplinary plan of care is congruent with accepted LOS parameters for all assigned patients.</li> <li>Delegates aspects of care of the patient to team members consistent with capabilities and responsibilities of caregiver.</li> <li>Ensures that delegated aspects of care are completed in accordance with established standards of practice.</li> <li>Negotiates with team member if unable to fulfill role responsibilities; escalates as per MMC policy and procedure.</li> <li>Establishes a therapeutic relationship with patient/family.</li> <li>Assumes charge nurse assignment.</li> <li>Participates in the orienting and development of associates by mentorship and assigned preceptorship.</li> <li>Patient/family wishes related to care decisions are assessed and documented.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Systematically assesses the health care of patients/families and responses to care rendered.<br /> <ul> <li>Completes 100% of admission assessment within 8 hours.</li> <li>Completes documentation reflecting interdisciplinary team approach as per policy.</li> <li>Documentation reflects systematic and continuous collection of data.</li> <li>Documents teaching/learning needs of patients and families prior to discharge.</li> <li>Assesses, evaluates and documents patient's response to nursing and interdisciplinary team interventions, including patient/family teaching.</li> <li>Initiates a teaching and discharge plan for 100% of assigned patients within 24 hours of admission. Modifies plan of care through prioritization of patient/family needs and interdisciplinary orders.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Demonstrates critical thinking skills to problem solve and initiate clinical decision making.<br /> <ul> <li>Takes action to optimize achievement of patient outcomes.</li> <li>Participates in identification, Investigation and resolution of actual and/or potential risk management/quality care/ethical issues.</li> <li>Incorporates effective problem solving/conflict resolution/consensus building into daily practice.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Evaluates patient progress toward health goals and modifies critical path or plan of care accordingly.<br /> <ul> <li>Identifies variances to plan of care.</li> <li>Initiates appropriate interventions to amend identified variances from plan of care.</li> <li>Documents patient and family response to interventions and modifies plan of care as needed. Reviews plan of care daily and/or updates it to reflect current status of patient.</li> <li>Consistently participates and communicates in daily IDT rounds to provide concise direction to all caregivers.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Develops, coordinates and provides direct care for specific patient assignment.<br /> <ul> <li>Provides patient-focused care.</li> <li>Incorporates standards of practice, critical pathways, age-specific guidelines and patient care guidelines into plan of care.</li> <li>Assess potential and actual changes in level of care required.</li> <li>Develops plan of care within 24 hours of admission to the extent possible.</li> <li>Includes patient/family in care planning.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Provides a safe environment for patients/families.<br /> <ul> <li>Orients patient/family to environment assuring comprehension of information presented.</li> <li>Administers medication according to the medication administration policy.</li> <li>Responds appropriately to urgent/emergent situations. Utilizes and documents use of restraints according to hospital patient care guidelines.</li> <li>Uses equipment in accordance with MMC policies and procedures.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Provides comprehensive direct patient care to assigned patients.<br /> <ul> <li>Utilizes knowledge of nursing, research and evidence-based practice in the application of care and clinical judgment.</li> <li>Administers care consistent with standards of care for MM.</li> <li>Nursing interventions demonstrate consideration of patient's bio psychosocial and spiritual needs.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Communicates effectively with patient/family and members of the health care team.<br /> <ul> <li>Defends and preserves the rights of patients relative to all aspects of care, information, knowledge and privacy.</li> <li>Demonstrates respect of cultures and respect for cultural diversity with co-workers and other health care team members, patients, families and co-workers. Incorporates the principles of patient-focused care in daily practice.</li> <li>Recognizes the family as defined by the patient. Communicates interdisciplinary plan of care to 100% of assigned patients and families within 24 hours of admission and daily.</li> <li>Identifies patient satisfaction/dissatisfaction with plan of care. If patient expresses dissatisfaction, implements conflict resolution skills, and escalates issues with plan of care.</li> <li>Assesses and documents patient advanced care directives for 100% of assigned patients.</li> <li>Establishes collaborative and collegial relationships with health care team members.</li> <li>Documents legibly.</li> </ul> </li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Demonstrates responsibility for maintaining competencies and participates in activities contributing to the growth and development of self, colleagues and the nursing profession.<br /> <ul> <li>Provides two examples of ongoing professional development.</li> <li>Contributes to growth and development of staff and students through participation in peer review, mentor relationships, formal and informal education.</li> <li>Recognizes that professional responsibility extends beyond one's own patient population; assists and supports team members.</li> <li>Attends at least one hospital committee meeting or in-service annually and shares information with coworkers.</li> <li>Demonstrates active participation in unit-based performance improvement initiatives.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Is responsible and accountable for own practice.<br /> <ul> <li>Ensure compliance with written policies, procedures and standards of practice/care as defined in the R.N. position summary.</li> <li>Critical thinking/problem solving skills are incorporated into nursing practice.</li> <li>Contributes to problem identification and problem solving in the work environment, participating on task forces and groups as necessary.</li> <li>Supports the mission, vision, values and balanced scorecard performance measures for Montefiore Medical Center and standards of nursing practice.</li> <li>Attends an educational program at least annually and provides feedback to co-workers about educational content.</li> <li>Attends unit-based in-services as scheduled.</li> <li>Conforms with MMC dress code.</li> <li>Conforms with MMC attendance and punctuality policy.</li> <li>Maintains licensure and current registration.</li> <li>Maintains mandatory certification, and competency including but not limited to annual review, BLS, etc.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Integrates the standards of excellence into daily clinical practice.<br /> <ul> <li>Respect: Honors and values each person.</li> <li>Effective Communication: Effectively listens, conveys, and receives ideas, information, and direction.</li> <li>Sensitivity: Demonstrates willingness and ability to listen and understand others' feelings, needs and circumstances.</li> <li>Professionalism: Demonstrates confidence, competence and pride in work and appearance.</li> <li>Exceeding Expectations: Assists others without being asked.</li> <li>Courtesy: Treats everyone with kindness and care.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>Qualifications<br /><br /></strong></p> <ul> <li>BS/BSN in Nursing Required.</li> <li>NYS License for Registered Professional Nurse and current registration or valid permit to practice in NYS as an RN Required.</li> <li>NYS Mandated Infection Control and Child Abuse Reporter Training Required.</li> <li>Basic Life Support (BLS) Training Required.</li> <li>Certification in specialty Upon Hire Required.</li> <li>NYS Infection Control Certification.</li> <li>Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Training Upon Hire.</li> <li>At least 1 year of&nbsp;Hospital or Clinic setting experience Preferred.</li> <li>Ability to use basic data entry and retrieval systems.</li> <li>Effective English communication skills, both written and oral.</li> </ul>