Job DetailsMed Surg/Tele Unit - Mount Sinai WestThe 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.Delivers patient care by incorporating the tenets of the professional practice model of Relationship Centered Care and through the application of the nursing process based upon theory, research, evidence-based practice, and approved organizational nursing standards.Assesses and evaluates patient care needs and applies critical thinking skills in patient care management.Integrates relevant assessment and intervention skills in the delivery of nursing care.Collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care.Prioritizes all aspects of patient care including teaching, rounding, coaching, and planning “after hospital care” and delegating to others as appropriate.Educates patients and caregivers while anticipating needs and readiness to learn, about their plan of care, transition of care, promotion of health, and prevention of disease.Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, family and all members of the Interdisciplinary Patient Care Team.Manages assignments within the Care Delivery Model of Modified Primary Nursing and demonstrates allocation of material resources effectively.
Job RequirementsNYS RN LicenseBLS, ACLS, Tele, Ventilator2 years tele & critical care experienceMin 2 years RN experience1 year travel exp for Travel positions, not required for Per Diem positionsEPIC experience highly preferred
Schedule Information3x12 Schedule with weekends required
Unit Specific InformationAvg Unit Census = 2224 Beds in UnitStaffing Guidelines = 1:5
Additional DetailsPerforms charge nurse duties as assigned.Coordinates with the Clinical Coordinator/Clinical Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager/Nursing Shift Manager to ensure supplies are appropriately utilized and inventory is sufficient for patient care.Escalates material or staffing resource deficits to charge nurse, Clinical Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager or Nursing Shift Manager.Demonstrates patient focused and cost effective approaches to patient care in terms of equipment, staff, supplies and all other resources.Documents in an accurate and thorough manner in compliance with hospital, regulatory and legal requirements and standards of care.Facilitates patient throughput on shift basis.
