Registered Nurse-3 Doctors Step-Down

Montefiore Nyack Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the 3 Doctors Step-Down unit in Nyack, New York. This is a night shift position providing direct nursing care to patients in a step-down setting. You will manage, delegate, coordinate, and provide nursing care using the nursing process while working collaboratively with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Clinical Setting

The 3 Doctors Step-Down unit serves patients of all ages, from neonates to geriatric populations. You will assess, treat, and care for patients while demonstrating understanding of their developmental, cognitive, biopsychosocial, religious, and cultural needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide systematic nursing care within the framework of the nursing process and established standards of practice
• Integrate patient safety principles in direct nursing care and medication management
• Adhere to established system-wide communication standards and processes
• Participate in designated forums addressing patient care, education, policy, procedures, safety, and clinical outcomes
• Maintain and improve professional knowledge and skills related to your area of practice
• Respond promptly to patient needs and call lights
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members using clear, courteous language
• Maintain professional appearance and adherence to hospital dress code
• Participate in department and hospital-wide activities that improve processes and outcomes
• Utilize resources fiscally and maintain compliance with licensure and certification requirements
• Complete assigned projects and tasks within projected timeframes

Schedule

• Night shift: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Monday through Friday with alternating weekends and holidays
• 12 hours per shift
• 37.5 hours per pay period
• On-call required for OR, PACU, and Cath Lab

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license from New York State Board of Nursing
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification from American Heart Association, required within 6 months of hire
• Associate degree in nursing or higher
• One year of medical-surgical nursing experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• New York State Registered Nurse license
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association, required within 6 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in nursing
• One year of medical-surgical nursing experience
• National certification in area of practice

Compensation

• Hourly rate: $55.40 and above
• Rate subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education, or other relevant factors

Additional Information

This position is represented by NYSNA (New York State Nurses Association) under the NH bargaining unit. Transfer requirements are governed by the NYSNA Collective Bargaining Agreement.