Registered Staff Nurse

About NYC Health + Hospitals

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. At NYC Health + Hospitals- Post Acute Care. our Skilled Nursing Facilities provide 24-hour care for individuals in need of short-term, long-term care or hospice care. Our facilities are rated as a Best Nursing Home by US News and World Report.

• NYC Health + Hospitals - Gouverneur Skilled Nursing Facility - 227 Madison St, Manhattan, NY 10002 (Lower East Side)

Job Description:
Under supervision, provides professional nursing care to patients/clients within an assigned unit. Diagnoses and treats responses to actual or potential health problems by means of nursing methods and techniques such as case-finding, health teaching, health counseling and the provision of care supportive to and restorative of life and well-being.

• Plans, implements and evaluates nursing care utilizing the nursing process.
• Formulates and implements comprehensive and nursing care plan. Sets priorities, delivers and directs care to meet resident needs.
• Evaluates residents' responses and makes appropriate changes on the care plan, on an on-going basis. Maintains accurate documentation as described in policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with other members of interdisciplinary team in the care of residents, including the resident, family, and/or significant others. Discuss education and discharge planning issues as they arise.
• Transcribes physician's order and administers medication/treatment as defined in all policies.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences. Attend all mandatory classes and participate in the orientation/training staff.
• Demonstrates safety awareness and follows protocols for fire, disaster, infection control and other safety practices.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and other committees as assigned.
• Performs other related duties.
• Supervises and directs Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical Surgical Technician, Certified Nurse’s Aide or other allied nursing personnel concerning the care of residents.

Minimum Qualifications:
For individuals holding an unrestricted registered professional nursing license BEFORE July 1, 2020, in New York State, another state or United States territory:

• A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
• Valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA)

For individuals issued a registered professional nursing license on or AFTER July 1, 2020, based on expected implementation of Chapter 502 of the Laws of 2017 and Chapter 380 of the Laws of 2018:

• A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State; and
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing or higher (or other nursing degree, as identified by NYS Education Department including Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Science) from an accredited college or university, registered with the NYSED; or
• Obtains a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or higher, as described in “a” above, within ten (10) years of the date of initial licensure; and
• Valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week.
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees.
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts.
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities.
• Multiple employee discounts programs.