Staff Nuse PACU Mount Sinai Queens- NIGHTS Full-Time

Responsible for the care activities and goal achievements of assigned patients by assessing diagnosing planning and intervening in actual or potential health problems and evaluating patients response to care

in development implementation and evaluation of standards of care and professional practice in collaboration with members of the health care team and in accordance with institutional policies and regulatory agency requirements.

and evaluates patient needs for and responses to care rendered and applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.

direct continuous (where applicable) 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.

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.

effectively and professionally with patients significant others and members of the health care team about the patients plan of care.

in performance improvement nursing quality nursing research activities and utilizes same in clinical practice.

in the design measurement and assessment of care related structures processes and outcomes to improve the quality of patient care.

responsibility and accountability for nursing practice and the delivery of safe competent patient care.

in maintaining a safe therapeutic and consumer oriented environment.

with members of the health care team the patient and significant others to plan and implement the patients care.

discharge planning from the day of admission to day of discharge or transfer to alternate care continuum. Conducts discharge phone calls on selected patients.

charge responsibilities as assigned.

clinical competence and is responsible for own professional growth and development along the continuum from advanced beginner to expert.

as a professional role model and preceptor for students new hires and staff.

the mission philosophy standards and objectives of the institution and department.

a professional commitment to patients significant others and members of the health care team.

in identification response to and investigation of potential and actual risk management issues.

a professional image and maintains a positive attitude.

ethical principles in decision making.

available financial and other resources prudently.

positive consumer interactions and upholds the Patient Bill of Rights.

co-workers patients and families with dignity and respect.

scholarship a spirit of inquiry life-long learning innovation and research in self and colleagues.

actively in institutional committees community agencies and professional organizations.

• Bachelor of Science with a major in Nursing required for all new graduates and experienced clinical nurse positions.
• Exception; Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing graduates considered for identified specialized areas of practice.
• Must have current matriculation in a BSN program with graduation date within one year of hire for consideration.
• Must have relevant clinical competence in area of nursing practice; new graduates possess current knowledge of the nursing process and its application.
• NY RN License
• Name: Basic Life Saver (BLS)
• Certification:
• Certification: ACLS
• Certification: PALS
• Peferred ICU and PACU experience