Staff Nurse - Emergency Svcs

Company: NYC Health + Hospitals
Location: New York
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

Marketing StatementNYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan is the community hospital of choice for residents of East Harlem, northern Manhattan, and neighboring communities. The hospital provides culturally-sensitive care in a welcoming and hospitable setting, emphasizing primary care medicine and utilizing the latest advances in medical science. Metropolitan delivers high quality health services with compassion, dignity, and respect to all, without exception. Since its founding in 1875, the hospital has been affiliated with New York Medical College, representing the oldest partnership between a hospital and a private medical school in the United States. Metropolitan is a part of the NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal hospital and health care system in the country.At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.Job DescriptionPURPOSE OF POSITION:Under supervision, provides professional nursing care to patients/clients within an assigned unit. Diagnoses and treats responses to actual or potential health problems by means of nursing methods and techniques such as case-finding, health teaching, health counseling and provision of care supportive to and restorative of life and well-being.Responsibilites

• Provide initial assessment and triage on all patients that present to the Emergency Department.
• Plan care according to appropriate nursing and medical needs.
• Perform an on-going assessment and evaluation of effectiveness of treatment modalities and care implemented based on review of patient's laboratory test and procedure results.
• Confirms with the hospital protocol for complying with applicable statutes report child,sexual and other abuse.
• Confirms with the hospital policy on reporting Domestic Violence.
• Perform nursing assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of patient in the following areas of the Emergency Department.
• Triage
• Trauma Room
• Surgery
• Medicine
• Psychiatry
• Pediatrics
• Holding Area
• Diagnostic Area
• Perform skills including but not limited to the following as outlined in the Nursing Policy and Procedures and Emergency Department specific competency.
• Administration of Intravenous Medication
• Administration of Oxygen
• Administration of Oral, Rectal, and Parental Medication
• Auto Transfusion
• Aseptic Technique/ Infection Control Practices
• Blood, Blood Components and Special Blood Products Transfusion
• Blood Alcohol Level Drawing
• Cardiac Monitoring, CPR
• CVP, A-Line, and Swan- Ganz Monitoring
• Controlled Drugs (handling)
• Cardioversion / Defibrillation
• Insertion of Oropharyngeal Airway
• LV. Therapy and Phlebotomy
• NGT, Foley Catheter Inse1tion
• Oropharyngeal / ETT Suction
• Sexual Assault Evidence Collection
• Tracheostomy Care / ETT Care / Chest Tube
• Urine/ Stool Specimen Collection
• Throat Culture
• Blood Culture Specimen Collection
• Vascular Access Port
• Visual Acuity
• Wound Irrigation, Cleansing and Dressing
• Assist the physician with following procedures:
• Bedside Bronchoscopy, Gastroscopy, Endoscopy
• Lumbar Puncture
• Intubation
• Peritoneal Lavage
• Chest Tube Insertion
• Hemostatic Measures
• CVP, Swan-Ganz, A-Line Insertion
• Temporary Pacemaker Insertion/ placement
• Administer medication, record vital signs and other findings in patient's medical record.
• Instruct patient/family regarding health and discharge instructions and follow up clinic visit.R1) Maintain preparedness to respond to emergency situations, e.g. Rapid Response (RRT), Code Blue, Internal and External Disaster.R2) Participate in the Performance Improvement activities in the ED and Hospital-Wide.Minimum Qualifications
  • A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State; and
  • Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).Special NoteFor assignments in Post-Acute Care ONLY, individuals meeting the following criteria may also be considered for appointment: Graduation from a nursing education program registered by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) as licensure qualifying for Registered Professional Nurse (RN) and has applied for licensure as an RN. These unlicensed individuals may be employed to practice under the immediate and personal supervision of a NYS licensed, currently registered, RN for up to 90 days immediately following graduation pending receipt of a limited permit, which selected candidates must apply for and receive within the same 90-day period. Once a limited permit is received, individuals can practice nursing, under the immediate and personal supervision of a NYS licensed, currently registered, RN at a NYC Health + Hospitals health care setting for up to one (1) year from the date of issuance of the limited permit. In addition, must hold or obtain through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).Department PreferencesHow To ApplyIf you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
    • Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
    • Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
    • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
    • Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
    • College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
    • Multiple employee discounts programs

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