Maimonides Health Nursing Jobs and Careers

RN - Pediatric Hematology / Oncology at the Cancer Center

apartment Maimonides Health location_onNew York, NY

About Us We’re Maimonides Health, Brooklyn’s largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system’s 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation’s largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clincal progams rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. Overview JOB SUMMARY Plans and provides professional nursing care to assigned oncology patients. Applies oncology nursing principles through collaborative relationships with patients, and families. Responsibilities Plans, implements, and evaluates all professional nursing care given to oncology patients in the out-patient setting. Carries out direct and indirect patient care activities, including physical care, psychological support and patient teaching. On physician's orders or under physician's auspices, administers all types of parenteral chemotherapy to oncology patients in the out-patient setting; prepares parenteral chemotherapy under laminar flow hood as needed to augment pharmacy coverage. Determines and coordinates services needed by oncology patient and family (e.g., social services, financial planning); makes appropriate referral to other hospital departments and or community agencies as needed. Acts as a resource person for all oncology patients and other hospital nursing staff in area concerning, but not exclusive to oncology nursing. Suggests and implements new and improved progressive methods and techniques of oncology nursing care. Applies new developments in oncology care to the hospital situation. * Patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served. * Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Indicates an Essential Job Function. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Other Job Duties Provides educational information for patients families and significant others as needed. Enhances professional nursing growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and conferences. Performs all other oncology nursing related functions, as necessary to facilitate patient care. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Qualifications BASIC COMPETENCIES Education Registered professional nurse with current NYS licensure required; OCN certification preferred. IV certification Experience 5 years of oncology nursing experience required. Skills Knowledge of oncology nursing practice. Good oral and written communication skills. Good interpersonal skills. Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position. Pay Range USD $118,370.00 - USD $118,370.00 /Yr. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.

RN - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at the Cancer Center

apartment Maimonides Health location_onNew York, NY

About Us We’re Maimonides Health, Brooklyn’s largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system’s 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation’s largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clincal progams rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. Overview JOB SUMMARY Plans and provides professional nursing care to assigned oncology patients. Applies oncology nursing principles through collaborative relationships with patients, and families. Responsibilities * Plans, implements, and evaluates all professional nursing care given to oncology patients in the out-patient setting. Carries out direct and indirect patient care activities, including physical care, psychological support and patient teaching. On physician's orders or under physician's auspices, administers all types of parenteral chemotherapy to oncology patients in the out-patient setting; prepares parenteral chemotherapy under laminar flow hood as needed to augment pharmacy coverage. Determines and coordinates services needed by oncology patient and family (e.g., social services, financial planning); makes appropriate referral to other hospital departments and or community agencies as needed. Acts as a resource person for all oncology patients and other hospital nursing staff in area concerning, but not exclusive to oncology nursing. Suggests and implements new and improved progressive methods and techniques of oncology nursing care. Applies new developments in oncology care to the hospital situation. * Patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served. * Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Indicates an Essential Job Function. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Other Job Duties Provides educational information for patients families and significant others as needed. Enhances professional nursing growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and conferences. Performs all other oncology nursing related functions, as necessary to facilitate patient care. Qualifications BASIC COMPETENCIES Education Registered professional nurse with current NYS licensure required; OCN certification preferred. IV certification Experience 5 years of oncology nursing experience required. Skills Knowledge of oncology nursing practice. Good oral and written communication skills. Good interpersonal skills. Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position. Pay Range USD $118,370.00 - USD $118,370.00 /Yr. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.

NP

Psych

Full-time

Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry

apartment Maimonides Health location_onNew York, NY

About Us We’re Maimonides Health, Brooklyn’s largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system’s 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation’s largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clincal progams rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. Overview A Nurse Practitioner, certified under section 6910 of the New York State Education Law is a licensed registered nurse who provides primary health care in accordance with written policies approved by nursing/medical administration. Demonstrates accountability for nursing practice and advocates for patients and supports patient rights. In the area of clinical expertise of the psychiatric patient, he/she assumes clinical, educational research and performance improvement responsibilities for implementing the nursing process within the framework and philosophy of the department of Nursing. Responsibilities Develops and implements a collaborative practice agreement in the specific clinical area and performs a periodic review of the collaborative practice agreement. * Assesses the health status of clients/families by means of comprehensive health history and physical examinations. * Initiates therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, consultations and laboratory examinations. Interprets findings and alters plan of care including, but not limited to, prescribing and altering medication regimens and ordering blood according to agreed-upon collaborative practice agreement and designated protocols in designated area. * Provides teaching and counseling in areas of health promotion and maintenance and in disease prevention; coordinates patient education in a manner consistent with patients’ biopsychosocial profile. Documents findings and plan of care in patient’s medical record * Consults with physician as established in the collaborative practice agreement. * Initiates referrals to specialty services and fosters continuity of care. * Initiates hospital admission and discharge after collaborative consultation with physician. Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team to promote optimal patient outcomes. * Patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served. Professional Practice Domain * Demonstrates accountability for nursing practice. * Advocates for patients and supports patient rights. Serves as a resource person to nurses and other health team members. Participates in peer review. Participates in approved medical and nursing research studies. Participates in defining, maintaining and interpreting standards of nursing practice. Contributes to the maintenance of a positive image of professional nursing in the medical center and in the local community by implementing programs that recognize nursing as a profession of worth. Administrative Practice Domain * Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary committees which influence and/or determine policies affecting nursing practice. Collaborative Physician Agreement * Performs duties and responsibilities in accordance with agreement between Nurse Practitioner and collaborating physician with endorsement by Vice President, Hospital Operations and Chairman of the department. * Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Qualifications Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with current NYS Licensure and Registration Minimum 3 yrs. RN Behavioral Health experience. Excellent clinical experience. ANCC certification 2 years leadership experience (charge nurse, Team Leader, Clinician) Strong leadership skills with the ability to oversee and advance nursing practice and manage patient care operations Team building facilitator Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills Preferred NP experience in Behavioral Health Pay Range USD $145,904.00 - USD $145,904.00 /Yr. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.

RN

Full-time

RN - 6 West

apartment Maimonides Health location_onNew York, NY

About Us We’re Maimonides Health, Brooklyn’s largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system’s 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation’s largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clincal progams rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. Overview Under the general supervision of the Nursing Director or Assistant Nursing Director provides direct nursing care to patients. Gellman 6 West Full-Time 7am – 7:30pm Responsibilities * Incorporates relevant assessment and intervention skills in the delivery of nursing care. * Communicates with patients, colleagues and management in accurate, considerate and timely manner (written, verbal and electronic). * Employs critical thinking skills to achieve outcomes and solve problems. * Engages in caring relationships that integrate the influence of the human experience of health, illness and/or healing, and relationship-based care. * Manages assignment and material resources effectively. * Applies leadership skills consistent with role and experience. * Incorporates teaching in the delivery of care to promote health and prevent disease and documents when appropriate. * Integrates relevant knowledge and evidence-based practice (utilizing teamwork and collaboration). * Provides specialty-specific care as outlined by Maimonides Medical Center. Indicates an Essential Job Function. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Other Job Duties Maintains competencies in individual field of responsibility Participates in the interview and evaluation of new health care team members Acts as preceptor for new health care team members Utilizes computer systems as they pertain to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy Assures a safe environment and milieu in accordance with organizational policies and procedures Participates in MMC’s ongoing Quality Performance Improvement initiatives; identifies opportunities for organizational improvements. Qualifications Performs other related duties as required. Education Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing school required; BSN preferred. Current NYS licensure as RN required. Current BLS certification required. Experience Professional nursing experience appropriate to the service and the position. Skills Clinical skills for patient care delivery through the nursing process. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Good interpersonal skills. Analytical skills Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position; fluency in a second language preferred. Pay Range USD $118,370.27 - USD $118,370.27 /Yr. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.

Asst. Director of Nursing - Labor and Delivery

apartment Maimonides Health location_onNew York, NY

$136,708 - $150,000 / year

About Us We’re Maimonides Health, Brooklyn’s largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system’s 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation’s largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clincal progams rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. Overview Under the Direction of the VP of Nursing and Director of Nursing, the Assistant Director of Nursing directs the clinical and administrative functions of assigned nursing units to ensure high quality, effective patient care and effective use of labor and non-labor resources. Works with the senior nursing management leadership team to evaluate nursing services and patient care; assists with planning, developing, and implementing policies, procedures and standards for patient services and monitors reporting units for compliance. Participates in the selection and development of effective leadership teams of clinical managers and professional staff. Labor and Delivery Full-Time / On-Site Evenings (flex) / 5 - days per week Responsibilities REQUIRED LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: Communication: Strong written and verbal skills are demonstrated in reports, correspondence and presentations. Ensures staff are kept informed of Maimonides Health and departmental priorities. Communicates the vision statement and Maimonides Health’s strategic priorities and demonstrates commitment toward their achievement. Professional Development: Participates in conferences, workshops and other professional development activities to maintain licensure and/or remain professionally current with advances in field of expertise. Staff Development: Ensures staff receive mandated in-servicing in Safety, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Customer Service, Infection Control and any other in-service that may apply. Problem Solving: Recommendations and decision making reflect strong analytical skills and focus on quality, cost containment, and impact of change on other departments. Customer Service Management: Incorporates Maimonides Health's Customer Service goals in developing and/or revising departmental policies and systems. Continually reviews the service delivery process to exceed customer expectations. Is perceived as a role model by staff, peers in customer service leadership. Project Management: Participates in multi-disciplinary task forces, committees and projects, demonstrating team spirit and ability to work with different internal customers. When leading a project team demonstrates the ability to bring together different views and skills toward timely and effective completion of project objectives. Clinical Leadership: Clinical management staff provides clinical supervision. Leads clinical (treatment) planning meetings. Provide in-service training and maintenance of clinical standards. May provide leadership for hospital-wide clinically oriented committees. ___________________________________________________________________________________ RESPONSIBILITIES: CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES: * Works with the senior nursing management leadership team in establishing unit goals and objectives and periodically evaluates progress towards goals, consistent with Maimonides Health’s goals. * Assists with planning, developing, and implementing policies, procedures and standards for patient services and monitors reporting units for compliance. * Participates in designing protocols and documentation tools for assign Nursing area(s); defining nursing responsibilities and roles in new procedures. Works with the senior nursing management leadership team and members of the healthcare team to develop, monitor, implement and evaluate nursing standards. * Evaluates training and educational needs of staff, in conjunction with the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) orientation programs and in-services for nurses and other Emergency Medicine Staff. Documents develop and implement nursing conferences and meetings as appropriate. * Provides and communicates information to members of the healthcare team on a variety of clinical and administrative matters (e.g., new products, equipment and techniques); assesses and evaluates the process of new programs and makes recommendations to management on implementation and/or acquisition of new products/techniques; conducts in-services as required. Assists the senior nursing management leadership team in identifying CQI projects. Works with leadership in developing, implementing and monitoring quality assurance projects as well as analyzing data. * Participates in the selection, hiring, and supervision of clinical leadership and professional staff; initiates disciplinary action, carries out annual performance appraisal of employees, recommending promotions, raises, training, etc. Assists the Director of Nursing in preparing and developing the annual capital budget for the department by selecting and recommending the purchase of equipment and other items necessary to move the department forward in technology and improve departmental efficiency. Assists in preparation of the departmental operating and personnel budgets; manages the budget throughout the year, analyzes and monitors monthly reports and overtime runs for the department to ensure that the department operates within budget guidelines. * Reviews standards and related policies and procedures for compliance with requirements of regulatory agencies; recommends and implements changes as required and ensures changes are communicated to Patient Services staff; monitors and reviews departmental and unit compliance with reporting requirements. * Responds to problems that arise on a daily basis; resolves where possible, referring problems or responses to the appropriate individual as required; reviews and investigates all complaints received by the department with department members to ensure speedy resolution and reply. Works with the Director of Nursing in directing the maintenance of departmental facilities, equipment, supplies and materials in a condition to promote efficiency, health comfort and safety of patients and staff. * Maintains established department policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. *Indicates an essential job function. Qualifications Requirements: BSN Degree 5 years clinical L&D experience. 2 years leadership experience (Charge Nurse, Team Leader). Strong leadership skills with the ability to oversee and advance nursing practice and lead patient care operations. Flexible with time, excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. Excellent customer service skills BCLS, ACLS, NRP Specialty certification Preferred MSN Degree Pay Range USD $136,708.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.