Staff Nurse-Emergency

About NYC Health + Hospitals

Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services.

Job Description

SHIFT II 8:00AM-8:30PM

General Responsibilities:

* Performs rapid assessment to establish priorities of care using the subjective and objective data obtained; Demonstrates competency in Basic EKG interpretation.
* Provides timely interventions to identified problems in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
* Re-assesses patients' needs to determine patients' response to treatment and promptly confer with physician.
* Manages medications according to established policy, using appropriate age specific techniques and devices; demonstrates venipuncture/peripheral IV insertion Skills.
* Utilizes available technology and equipment i.e. life support systems, invasive/ noninvasive hemodynamic monitoring systems in providing patient care.
* Transports the critically ill patients to the unit and communicates significant findings to receiving staff using appropriate handoff technique.
* Performs venipuncture and peripheral intravenous access consistent with training guidelines.
* Complies with COBRA/EMTALA, Child Abuse/Neglect, Violence/Rape/Elder Abuse management
* Demonstrates knowledge of special screening requirement: depression, ligature, Alcohol (CAGE) Participates in Unit Performance Improvement activities
* Conforms to regulatory agency standards that guide care in the assignment specialty
* Demonstrates commitment to continued professional development, including Specialty Board Certification

Minimum Qualifications

* Licensed and currently registered or otherwise duly authorized to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State; and,
* Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development.

Department Preferences

* Has current BCLS prior to work assignment; has current ACLS and PALS or obtains by 6 months of hire.
* Completes comprehensive orientation including clinical rotation to critical care units.
* Undergoes Triage training, including systemic assessment and documentation
* Obtains Stroke training within 6 months of hire
* Obtains TRAUMA Nurse certification within 1 (one) year of hire

How To Apply

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Vacancy Control Board Number

VCB #: KIN-02192020-0665

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