Registered Nurse SICU

Montefiore Nyack Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Surgical ICU (SICU) in Nyack, New York. This is a night shift position working 7 PM to 7 AM with varying nights, weekends, and holidays. You will manage, delegate, coordinate, and provide nursing care to patients of all ages using the nursing process and effective communication with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Systematically provide nursing care to patients within the framework of the nursing process and established standards of practice
• Integrate principles of patient safety in the provision of direct nursing care and medication management
• Adhere to established system-wide communication standards and processes
• Participate in designated forums addressing patient care, patient education, policy and procedures, safety, and clinical outcomes
• Maintain and improve professional knowledge and skill related to the area of practice
• Demonstrate accountability for clinical competence and age-specific competency
• Participate in department and hospital-wide activities that improve processes and outcomes
• Utilize resources to maintain and improve self-development and knowledge
• Demonstrate fiscally prudent use of equipment and supplies
• Complete projects and assignments within projected time frames and expectations
• Respond to patient call lights and provide timely, empathetic assistance
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and coworkers using clear, courteous, and professional communication
• Maintain a clean, neat, and professional appearance adhering to hospital dress code policy

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
• Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of medical/surgical nursing experience
• National certification in area of practice

Schedule

• Night shift: 7 PM to 7 AM
• 11.5 hours per scheduled shift
• 40 hours per pay period
• Nights vary; weekends and holidays required
• On-call required for OR, PACU, and Cath Lab

Compensation

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

Additional Information

• Bargaining unit: NH-NYSNA
• This position is subject to transfer requirements per the NYSNA Collective Bargaining Agreement