RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assessment - Perform initial and ongoing assessment of the patient; demonstrate exceptional clinical judgment and advanced assessment skills; communicate and document assessment with interdisciplinary team; utilize all available resources in order to meet the needs of the patient and family.

• Planning & Implementation - Develop and document plan of care, treatment and services; collaborate interdisciplinary health team to deliver care; maintains an appropriate nurse-patient relationship and provides an exceptional experience for the patient and family.

• Evaluation & Education - Evaluate, communicate and document patient responses to care; revise plan of care based on ongoing evaluations; ensure the patient receives and understands education/training specific to their needs and abilities.

• Training - Provide training for new team members on the unit; assume role of teacher for nursing students and other students shadowing on the unit; act as a resource for other team members for both clinical and non-clinical matters.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required.

• Registered Nurse License in State of New York.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Minimum of 6 months experience as a registered nurse.
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates in Human Services or equivalent combination of education and work experience preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology or Human Services preferred.

• 1-3 years of healthcare experience in related field preferred.

• Strong communication skills.