Women & Children Staff Nurse Interview Day

Women & Children Staff Nurse Interview Day

Company: Mount Sinai Health System

Job Description

Mount Sinai Hospital is looking for Registered Nurses for our Women & Children department. The Clinical Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse who provides safe, competent, quality care based on nursing theory and research to a designated group of patients and significant others. As a W&C Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for managing the care of the patient experiencing general medical conditions or general surgical procedures. Additionally, you will assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of care and nursing professional practice in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team and in accordance with institutional policies and regulatory agency requirements.

Responsibilities

• The Clinical Nurse is responsible for maintaining current professional knowledge and skill competence. Demonstrates knowledge of policies and procedures in managing acute care situations and in developing and implementing patient care plans
• Assess and evaluate patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered and applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions
• Provides direct, continuous care for a specific caseload of patients through application of the nursing process, based upon theory, research, and approved Department of Nursing and institutional standards
• Coordinates patient care activities, based on established priorities, including teaching, rounding, counseling, and discharge planning, and directs/delegates appropriately to members of the health care team

Requirements

• At least one year of acute care RN experience required
• Relevant clinical competence in area of nursing practice is critical for success
• 1 year of ICU/Step Down RN experience preferred
• BLS / BCLS certification required
• ACLS Certification required for Labor & Delivery
• NRP certification required for Labor & Delivery, Postpartum/Antepartum & NICU
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing / BSN required for all Clinical RN positions
• Current New York State Registered Nurse/RN license (or willingness and eligibility to obtain)

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• A welcoming, nurturing work environment
• Professional development opportunities