Registered Nurse - Full Time, Days - Emergency Department

Overview:
“Long Island Community Hospital has served this richly diverse region as a patient-first community hospital for more than 65 years. We are 100% focused on the community and committed to providing quality care with our greatly enhanced services reflected through the Knapp Cardiac Care Center - our highly advanced heart disease diagnosis and treatment facility, our new modern surgical pavilion, our level III trauma center, and our high-touch services including women’s imaging, sleep laboratory, wound care and more. These services are delivered with the highest level of compassion by our LI Community Hospital staff – Long Islanders with an unmistakable mix of courage and heart who care about the people right here in our community and whose sole purpose is to provide personalized comfort.
Long Island Community Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.”
Responsibilities:
Executes professional nursing care in accordance with physician treatment plans in order to provide for the comfort and well-being of patients and their family or support system. In doing so, assesses the patient’s needs, plans and implements the treatment plan, observes and evaluates the patient’s progress and documents pertinent observations. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary health team to meet the holistic needs of the patient. Directs the delivery of nursing care by other members of the nursing team. Participates in the orientation of new employees. Participates in the department’s performance improvement process.
Qualifications:
Current New York State license as a Registered Professional Nurse
Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice acquired through completion of a two year training at an accredited School of Nursing
Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP & TNCC (NRP and TNCC required within first year)
Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients and their families that demonstrate recognition of cultural diversity
Practice reflects customer service excellence
Ability to clearly communicate in verbal and written format
Analytical ability to assess and develop solutions to clinical situations or unit problems
Maintains knowledge and proficiency in the clinical area and age group served