Registered Nurse
Brooklyn, New York
Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Brooklyn, New York

Job Summary

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Responsible for prescribing, delegating, and coordinating care for assigned patients.
• Deliver care based on established standards and policies.
• Diagnose and treat human responses to actual and potential health problems through case finding, health teaching, counseling, and supportive/restorative care.
• Supervise care provided by LPNs, RNPs, nursing attendants, technicians, and supplemental staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess immediate and ongoing care needs of patients and significant others.
• Develop comprehensive, current care plans including physical, teaching, discharge, and psychosocial/spiritual needs.
• Provide direct patient care based on assessments and medical regimens.
• Oversee all aspects of patient care and supervise other nursing personnel.
• Observe, evaluate, document, and communicate patient responses to illness and treatments.
• Ensure timely reassessment and follow-up on significant changes in patient condition.
• Coordinate nursing interventions consistent with medical regimens.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to establish care priorities.
• Integrate age-specific care needs (pediatrics, geriatrics) into care plans.
• Accept accountability for nursing interventions and outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement activities related to patient care.
• Communicate effectively and manage stressful situations.
• Participate in orientation of nursing staff and assume charge responsibilities as delegated.
• Assist and relieve co-workers, work on other units as assigned.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, families, and staff.
• Serve as a clinical resource for student nurses.
• Participate in meetings, committees, educational programs, research, and pilot projects.
• Pursue continuing professional growth and education.
• Engage in professional and community organizations.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Skills & Experience

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stand, reach, and walk for prolonged periods.
• Ability to stoop, bend, lift, and carry items up to 10 pounds routinely.
• Able to lift up to 100 pounds when assisting patients.
• Exposure to indoor/outdoor environmental conditions, bloodborne pathogens, physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks), and chemical hazards.
• Proficient in electronic health record systems and relevant healthcare/billing systems.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required.

Education & Licensure

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Licensed and currently registered as a professional nurse in New York State.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nursing.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified / not required.