Registered Nurse - Hope Center - Riverside Medical Center : Job Details

OverviewSt. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.St. John's has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its' commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals' vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John's dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.St. John's Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community StrongResponsibilitiesThe Registered Professional Nurse is responsible and accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the Nurse Process. She/he implements the Nursing Service standards of care and practice, as appropriate to the patients served and the areas of clinical practice, and in compliance with PHL Article 27F, Part 63.As a nursing professional, the RN shall maintain practice pursuant to the current laws, rules and regulations of the State Education Department that govern nursing practice in New York State (Article 139; 6900 - 6910 NURSING).ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Utilizes the nursing process and exhibits critical thinking in the systematic assessment and formulation of individualized plans of care to meet patient's needs.2. Documents data collection and assessments, plans of care, interventions and patient responses per policy.3. Maintains effective communication with staff, physicians, patients and families, also within the unit and with other departments.4. Demonstrates competence in performing nursing care practices and clinical skills identified as necessary to the area of practice and needs of the patient populations served.5. Demonstrates knowledge, respect and sensitivity of patient's rights. Serves as a patient advocate per policy.6. Coordinates and directs patient care activities, delegates tasks appropriately and accepts the accountability of her/his professional role.7. Performs triage for patients who walk in to the clinic and by phone. 8. Demonstrates valid provisional judgment and logical problem solving in the resolution of patient care or unit problems, appropriately informs Head Nurse and Director.9. Utilizes opportunities for clinical learning; keeps abreast of professional literature pertaining to HIV/AIDS, Hep C, PrEP, primary care, substance use; and, uses this information in the delivery of care and to meet established requirements for own professional development. Remains current on regulations impacting HIV/AIDS testing and maintains ability to offer rapid HIV testing. 10. Performs unrelated duties in times of emergencies, and assumes other responsibilities when assigned.11. Responsible to actively participate in the Department's Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance efforts as directed by their supervisor, including but not limited to participation on the Department's Quality Improvement Committee.QualificationsRequired: BS, BSN, RN (Bachelor's degree is required)Preferred: MSN* RN (NY State) -currently licensed• One year medical/surgical nursing experience within the last four years.• Excellent nursing skills required - including assessment, triage skills & phlebotomy • Possesses well-developed and effective interpersonal skills and is able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. • Excellent team building and leadership skills essential. • Demonstrates confidence in actions and exercises good judgment.• Displays ability to assume accountability for own actions.• Possesses the ability to plan, organize, develop and implement goals, objectives, policies and procedures necessary for quality care.• Embraces and adapts to change.• Demonstrates ability to recognize problems, approach them in an objective manner, reach appropriate solutions, implement them and evaluate for effectiveness.• Computer experience required. Must have experience with spreadsheet implementation (MS Excel) or must be willing to learn to use required databases. • Experience with individuals living with HIV/AIDS• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple competing priorities in a calm and systematic manner. • Personal Car for Use for Work-Related TransportationPreferred:• Bilingual: Spanish/English is preferred.• Experience working with the medical care of HIV & Hepatitis C -positive patients in either a medical outpatient or an inpatient (med/surg) setting.