Staff Nurse - PACU - Mount Sinai Queens- NIGHTS - Full-Time

Description

Responsible for the care activities and goal achievements of assigned patients by assessing, diagnosing, planning and intervening in actual or potential health problems and evaluating patient's response to care

Responsibilities

1.Assists in development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of care and professional practice in collaboration with members of the health care team and in accordance with institutional policies and regulatory agency requirements.

2.Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered and applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.

3.Provides direct, continuous, (where applicable), care for a specific caseload of patients through application of the nursing process based upon theory, research, and approved Department of Nursing and institutional standards.    

4.Coordinates patient care activities, based on established priorities, including teaching, rounding, counseling, and discharge planning, and directs/delegates appropriately to members of the health care team.        

5.Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, significant others, and members of the health care team about the patient's plan of care.           

6.Participates in performance improvement, nursing quality, nursing research activities and utilizes same in clinical practice.   

7.Participates in the design, measurement, and assessment of care related structures, processes, and outcomes to improve the quality of patient care. 

8.Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for nursing practice and the delivery of safe, competent patient care.          

9.Participates in maintaining a safe, therapeutic, and consumer oriented environment.    

10.Collaborates with members of the health care team, the patient, and significant others to plan and implement the patient's care.       

11.Coordinates discharge planning from the day of admission to day of discharge or transfer to alternate care continuum. Conducts discharge phone calls on selected patients.          

12.Performs charge responsibilities, as assigned.    

13.Maintains clinical competence and is responsible for own professional growth and development along the continuum from advanced beginner to expert.    

14.Functions as a professional role model and preceptor for students, new hires, and staff.

15.Supports the mission, philosophy, standards, and objectives of the institution and department.

16.Demonstrates a professional commitment to patients, significant others, and members of the health care team.        

17.Participates in identification, response to, and investigation of potential and actual risk management issues.       

18.Projects a professional image and maintains a positive attitude.

19.Incorporates ethical principles in decision making.        

20.Utilizes available financial and other resources prudently.         

21.Promotes positive consumer interactions and upholds the Patient Bill of Rights.          

22.Treats co-workers, patients and families with dignity and respect.                 

23.Encourages scholarship, a spirit of inquiry, life-long learning, innovation, and research in self and colleagues.

24.Participates actively in institutional committees, community agencies, and professional organizations.     

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science with a major in Nursing required for all new graduates and experienced clinical nurse positions. 
• Exception; Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing graduates considered for identified specialized areas of practice.
• Must have current matriculation in a BSN program with graduation date within one year of hire for consideration.
• Must have relevant clinical competence in area of nursing practice; new graduates possess current knowledge of the nursing process and its application.
• NY RN License                                           
• Name: Basic Life Saver (BLS)                             
• Certification: 
• Certification: ACLS 
• Certification: PALS 
• Peferred ICU and PACU experience

Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $55.4197 - $55.4197 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.