Registered Nurse(Observation)

WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL

Nursing - Observation

Full Time Night 7P-7A 13 shifts per month W/E and holidays

Salary Range: $105,216- $145,113

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care. The Registered Nurse collaborates with patients, family/significant others, peers, physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the delivery of healthcare services to patients. The Registered Nurse assesses the patient’s needs, plans care, implements and evaluates the medical and nursing regimens in accordance with the hospital and nursing philosophy, policies/procedures and standards. He or she demonstrates leadership skills and commitment to professional accountability and growth

• Teamwork & Adaptability


• Acts as a Professional Role Model


• Assessment Skills


• Excellent Communication Skills (both verbal and written)


• Attention to Detail


• Planning & Organizing


• Sound Problem-Solving, Judgment and Decision-Making Skills


• Stress Tolerance

• May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.


• Position requires ability to move about freely at least 85 per cent of the time.


• Must be able to remain stationary for extended/prolonged periods


• Frequently moves/transports objects up to fifty (50) pounds and must be able to move patients of all weights with a minimum of one (1) assist or assistive device/equipment


• Must be able to work in environment with continuous interruptions


• Must be able to assess and respond to rapidly changing situational needs of patients, department and hospital


• Must be able to adapt in a high stress and fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions


• Must be able to detect sounds and respond to emergency sounds/signals at all times


• Must be able to constantly operate computer, equipment and other devices


• Position requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with interruptions and attend to tasks for more than sixty (60) minutes at a time.


• Individual must be able to understand and relate to theories behind several related concepts and remember multiple tasks given during the course of a day.

The
responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not
exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains
Hospital.The
salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of
potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful
applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and
may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base
salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable
(e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience,
education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal
equity).