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NYC Health Hospitals

Staff Nurse- Endoscopy

NYC Health Hospitals, New York, New York, us, 10261


Queens Hospital Center is making good on its promise to the people of southeastern and central Queens to maximize both patient convenience and positive clinical outcomes. Residents of Queens can count on the delivery of quality medical care right in their own borough. In 2002 the hospital opened a state-of-the-art, 261-bed facility that includes the Queens Cancer Center, the first comprehensive cancer treatment center in the borough.

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.

Work Shifts

7:30 A.M - 4:00 P.M

Job Description 1. Identifies and discriminates between physical and psycho-social signs and symptoms. Selects and performs those therapeutic measures which are essential for effective execution of the nursing regimen for assigned patients/clients. 2. Develops, implements and continuously evaluates the nursing regimen for assigned patients/clients. 3. Records and maintains nursing care plans and progress notes on patients/clients to ensure continuity of care. 4. Interprets and reports responses of patients/clients to appropriate members of the health team. 5. Participates with interdisciplinary health team members to plan a comprehensive patient care program. 6. Determines and assigns those components of the nursing regimen which may be carried out by allied nursing personnel. 7. Provides teaching, guidance and direction to allied nursing personnel in rendering patient care. 8. Participates in defining, implementing, maintaining and interpreting standards of nursing practice. 9. Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary conferences pertaining to policies and procedures affecting nursing practice. 10. Participates in determining conditions, resources and policies essential to the delivery of nursing care services. 11. Participates in development and maintenance of a system of evaluation of nursing care, practices and procedures, including evaluation of nursing personnel. 12. Interprets philosophy and objectives of agency and Nursing Department to patients/clients, families and other groups. 13. Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences. 14. Performs other professional nursing activities as delegated by nursing service administration.

Minimum Qualifications 1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State; and 2. Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).

Special Note: For assignments in Post-Acute Care ONLY, individuals meeting the following criteria may also be considered for appointment: Graduation from a nursing education program registered by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) as licensure qualifying for Registered Professional Nurse (RN) and has applied for licensure as an RN. These unlicensed individuals may be employed to practice under the immediate and personal supervision of a NYS licensed, currently registered, RN for up to 90 days immediately following graduation pending receipt of a limited permit, which selected candidates must apply for and receive within the same 90-day period. Once a limited permit is received, individuals can practice nursing, under the immediate and personal supervision of a NYS licensed, currently registered, RN at a NYC Health + Hospitals health care setting for up to one (1) year from the date of issuance of the limited permit. In addition, must hold or obtain through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).

Benefits

In addition to base compensation, you may also receive the following based on the Collectively-Bargained Agreement:

An annual education differential if you currently possess an appropriate degree in nursing or an allied health discipline from an accredited college or university, as listed below: Bachelors in allied health discipline = $900 Masters in allied health discipline = $1,200 Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) = $1,800 Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) = $2,000 Doctorate in Education, Nursing Practice or PhD in Nursing (DNP) = $2,500

An annual certification differential if you currently hold appropriate certifications that are nationally recognized in the discipline or area of specialization for which you are employed, as listed below: Certifications in the following disciplines/areas of specialization are eligible for premium pay at $3,000:

Behavioral Health Emergency Surgical Services Critical Care

Certifications in the following disciplines/areas of specialization are eligible for premium pay at $2,000:

Med-Surgical/Dialysis Correctional Health Professional - if assigned to Correctional Health

All other nationally recognized certifications are eligible for regular pay at

$1,878

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An annual certification differential ranging from $1,878 up to $4,878 if you currently hold appropriate certifications that are nationally recognized in the discipline or area of specialization for which you are employed.

An annual nursing experience differential ranging from $987 up to $8,190 for up to 10 years of experience if you have outside nursing experience as a Staff Nurse.

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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