About NYC Health Hospitals

NYC Health Hospitals/Bellevue is America’s oldest public hospital, established in 1736. Affiliated with the NYU School of Medicine, the 844-bed hospital is a major referral center for highly complex cases, with its 6,000 employees including highly skilled, interdisciplinary clinical staff. It sees more than 110,000 emergency room visits and 500,000 outpatient visits annually. Bellevue is an academic medical institution of international renown. We have served as an incubator for major innovations in public health, medical science, and medical education. Bellevue is a Level I Trauma Center delivering around-the-clock care in adult, pediatric, psychiatric and pediatric psychiatric emergencies as well as in the nationally-designated categories of cardiology, neurology, toxicology, and neonatology. In addition to providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient state-of-the-art care Bellevue is a city-wide medical specialty referral source. Bellevue’s clinical centers of excellence include: Emergency Medicine and Trauma Care; Cardiovascular Services; Designated Regional Perinatal Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (ICU); Comprehensive Children’s Psychiatric Emergency Program; and Cancer Services.

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 Description

1. Identifies and discriminates between physical and psycho-social signs and symptoms. Selects and performs

those therapeutic measures which are essential for effective execution of the nursing regimen for assigned

patients/clients.

2. Develops, implements and continuously evaluates the nursing regimen for assigned patients/clients.

3. Records and maintains nursing care plans and progress notes on patients/clients to ensure continuity of care.

4. Interprets and reports responses of patients/clients to appropriate members of the health team.

5. Participates with interdisciplinary health team members to plan a comprehensive patient care program.

6. Determines and assigns those components of the nursing regimen which may be carried out by allied nursing

personnel.

7. Provides teaching, guidance and direction to allied nursing personnel in rendering patient care.

8. Participates in defining, implementing, maintaining and interpreting standards of nursing practice.

9. Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary conferences pertaining to policies and procedures affecting

nursing practice.

10. Participates in determining conditions, resources and policies essential to the delivery of nursing care

services.

11. Participates in development and maintenance of a system of evaluation of nursing care, practices and

procedures, including evaluation of nursing personnel.

12. Interprets philosophy and objectives of agency and Nursing Department to patients/clients, families and other

groups.

13. Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate

learning experiences.

14. Performs other professional nursing activities as delegated by nursing service administration.

Minimum Qualifications

For individuals holding an unrestricted registered professional nursing license BEFORE July 1,

2020 in New York State, another state or United States territory:

1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse

in New York State; and

2. Valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart

Association (AHA).

For individuals issued a registered professional nursing license on or AFTER July 1, 2020,

based on expected implementation of Chapter 502 of the Laws of 2017 and Chapter 380 of the

Laws of 2018:

1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional

Nurse in New York State; and

a. A Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nursing or higher (or other nursing degree, as identified by NYS

Education Department including Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of

Philosophy Degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Science) from an accredited college or

university, registered with the NYSED; or

b. Obtains a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nursing or higher, as described in “a” above, within ten

(10) years of the date of initial licensure; and

2. Valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association

(AHA).

Nurse Residency Program: Get the support you need to grow and thrive at NYC Health Hospitals through our innovative

All full-time new hires that are recent graduates or new to their specialties are automatically enrolled in our 12-month Nurse Residency Program to assist in the transition to professional nursing practice while delivering patient care in a clinical environment. The Nurse Residency Program features interactive sessions, special educational events, simulations, and group seminars on evidence-based best practices, decision-making, conflict-resolution, end-of-life care, health care quality, patient safety and more. Participants will receive mentorship support, build relationships with nursing peers and develop leadership skills. For more information, log into https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/nurses4nyc/.

How To Apply

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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

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF): The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Please visit the PSLF website for eligibility information: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.