Observation Unit Nurse

Are you an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse looking for an exciting opportunity? Join our team at a leading hospital in Westchester County and make a difference in the lives of patients in our Observation Unit.

As a Registered Nurse, you will provide direct patient care and collaborate with patients, their families, physicians, and other members of our interdisciplinary healthcare team. You will assess patient needs, develop care plans, and implement and evaluate medical and nursing regimens in accordance with our hospital's philosophy, policies, and standards. Your leadership skills and commitment to professional growth will be valued and supported as you contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional healthcare services.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Include:

- Understanding and adhering to performance standards, policies, and behaviors
- Utilizing the nursing process to meet the specific needs of patients in all aspects of care
- Collaborating and communicating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Integrating patient rights and nursing ethics into work practice
- Adhering to infection control standards to ensure patient and staff safety
- Supporting and practicing within the professional nursing practice model
- Participating in performance improvement initiatives
- Completing competency requirements and attending mandatory in-services
- Assuming charge nurse responsibility and performing other related duties as assigned

To qualify for this position, you must have a graduate degree from an accredited school of nursing and a current New York RN license/registration. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required and we value continuous learning and encourage our nurses to pursue further education.

In addition to your education, we prefer candidates with at least one year of acute care nursing experience. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association is required.

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If you're ready to take your nursing career to the next level and be a part of a dynamic healthcare team in Westchester County, apply now to join us. Join us and enjoy the benefits of working in a supportive and rewarding environment in one of the most desirable locations in New York.