White Plains Hospital Jobs (6)

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care. The Registered Nurse collaborates with patients, family / significant others, peers, physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the delivery of healthcare services to patients.

The Registered Nurse assesses the patient’s needs, plans care, implements and evaluates the medical and nursing regimens in accordance with the hospital and nursing philosophy, policies / procedures and standards.

He or she demonstrates leadership skills and commitment to professional accountability and growth

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following :

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• Utilizes the nursing process to meet the age specific needs of the patient in all aspects of care : biophysical, psychosocial, education, safety / environment and discharge planning
• Utilizes appropriate steps in the decision making process to include recognition and priority setting related to patient care and unit-based issues.

Addresses issues with appropriate actions

• Collaborates and communicates with the interdisciplinary health care team
• Integrates patient rights and nursing ethics into work practice
• Adheres to infection control standards to reduce the risk of nosocomial infections to patient and staff.
• Adheres to the tenets of the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals
• Delegates activities to ancillary staff as it relates to the State Nurse Practice Act
• Adheres to the ANA Code of Nursing Ethics & Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice
• Supports, promotes, and practices within the WPH Professional Nursing Practice Model
• Sustains and advances the Magnet model
• Participates in the Performance Improvement initiatives
• Completes competency requirements
• Attends mandatory in-services
• Attends staff meetings as required / requested
• Utilizes cost containment practices
• Assumes Charge Nurse responsibility
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current New York registration
• Baccalaureate in Nursing (BSN) required for all external RNs hired on or after January 1 st , 2018.
• All RNs hired on or after January 1 st 2016 but before January 1 st 2018, must have a minimum of a BSN or show evidence of enrollment and completion of BSN by January 1 st , 2020.
• All RNs hired before January 1 st 2016 must have BSN by January 1 st , 2022.
• Knowledge of current nursing, medical and health trends and practices in rendering of patient care.
• One year of acute care nursing experience preferred for areas other than medical surgical or step-down
• BLS certification (through American Heart Association) is required.

Current nurses will have 12 months to receive this certification (1 / 1 / 18). Current nurses on Mother / Baby will have until 1 / 1 / 19 to receive this certification.

All newly hired, inexperienced nurses must receive this certification within 12 months. All newly hired, experienced nurses must receive this certification within 6 months.

PALS certification (through American Heart Association) is required for all RNs working in the PACU, 5I Pediatrics, Emergency Department, Armonk Urgent Care and Ambulatory Surgery.

All newly hired, inexperienced nurses must receive this certification within 12 months. All newly hired, experienced nurses must receive this certification within 6 months.

• NRP certification is required for all RNs working in the Mother-Baby unit, Labor & Delivery and NICU. All newly hired nurses to the NICU, L&D and the Mother-Baby unit must receive this certification within 6 months.
• Successful completion of Department and Unit Orientation Program

Core Competencies

• Teamwork & Adaptability
• Acts as a Professional Role Model
• Assessment Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills (both verbal and written)
• Attention to Detail
• Planning & Organizing
• Sound Problem-Solving, Judgment and Decision-Making Skills
• Stress Tolerance

Physical / Mental Demands / Requirements & Work Environment

May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools / SDS Access).

A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.

• Position requires ability to move about freely at least 85 per cent of the time.
• Must be able to remain stationary for extended / prolonged periods
• Frequently moves / transports objects up to fifty (50) pounds and must be able to move patients of all weights with a minimum of one (1) assist or assistive device / equipment
• Must be able to work in environment with continuous interruptions
• Must be able to assess and respond to rapidly changing situational needs of patients, department and hospital
• Must be able to adapt in a high stress and fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions
• Must be able to detect sounds and respond to emergency sounds / signals at all times
• Must be able to constantly operate computer, equipment and other devices
• Position requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with interruptions and attend to tasks for more than sixty (60) minutes at a time.
• Individual must be able to understand and relate to theories behind several related concepts and remember multiple tasks given during the course of a day.

Primary Population Served

Check appropriate box(s) below :

• Neonatal (birth 28 days)
• Patients with exceptional communication needs
• Infant (29 days less than 1 year)
• Patients with developmental delays
• Pediatric (1 12 years)
• Patients at end of life
• Adolescent (13 17 years)
• Patients under isolation precautions
• Adult (18 64 years)
• Patients with cultural needs
• Geriatric (>

65 years)

â ’ All populations

• Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities
• Non-patient care population

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.

Salary Range : $80,477.87-$120,727.43

Position Summary

A Practice Medical Assistant will perform a variety of clinical and office duties under the physician / provider / nurse's direct supervision.

Medical Assistants must adhere to the NYS Medical Assistant scope of practice.

Job Responsibilities

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned that may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam / procedure room;
• assisting patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; obtaining patient history;

performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting providers / nurses with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients / families; answering calls.

Fulfills responsibilities as assigned that may include sending / receiving patient records and documents; scheduling surgical procedures and tests;

obtaining pre-certification for health care services; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing and updating charts to ensure that information is complete.

Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms; stocks assigned rooms and insures par levels of supplies are maintained.

Checks and completes required logs and equipment including refrigerator logs, eyewash logs, sample medications, AED, suction and other required checks.

Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned by department protocols including; cleaning exam / procedure rooms, maintaining infection control protocols;

keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies and restocking exam / procedure rooms

• Assists providers with management of EPM and EHR.
• Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting / promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergencies;

communicates concerns / problems relating to patients and / or staff with immediate supervisor.

• Fulfills medical assistant responsibilities including medical / surgical asepsis, sterilization, instrument wrapping and autoclaving as well as, obtaining vital signs ;
• physical examination preparations; assisting with procedures and examinations as required. Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines;

quality control methods. Assists in the collections and appropriate handling of laboratory specimens. Perfoms electrocardiography, and other office specific tasks as necessary.

May perform waived lab testing as allowed under limited lab permit when applicable.

• Adheres to White Plains Hospital infection control standards including, but not limited to, hand hygiene, use of PPE, isolation of patient with known infectious disease, and equipment disinfection / sterilization.
• Utilizes appropriate steps in the decision making process to include recognition and priority setting relating to patient care and practice based issues.
• Collaborates and communicates with the health care team
• Completes annual mandatory requirements including Occupational Health Requirements.
• Attends mandatory in-services
• Attends staff meetings as required / requested
• Utilizes cost containment practices
• Adheres to all WPH policies and procedures including dress code, behavioral standards / code of conduct, customer service and attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Training, Licensure and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) required.
• Successful completion of a six-month (6) to one (1) year course in Medical Assisting at an accredited school, required.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), preferred.
• Basic medical terminology, Electronic Scheduling and Electronic Medical Record experience preferred.
• Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant (preferred).

Salary Range : $44,120.31-$66,169.74

PI218645469

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care. The Registered Nurse collaborates with patients, family / significant others, peers, physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the delivery of healthcare services to patients.

The Registered Nurse assesses the patient’s needs, plans care, implements and evaluates the medical and nursing regimens in accordance with the hospital and nursing philosophy, policies / procedures and standards.

He or she demonstrates leadership skills and commitment to professional accountability and growth

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following :

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• Utilizes the nursing process to meet the age specific needs of the patient in all aspects of care : biophysical, psychosocial, education, safety / environment and discharge planning
• Utilizes appropriate steps in the decision making process to include recognition and priority setting related to patient care and unit-based issues.

Addresses issues with appropriate actions

• Collaborates and communicates with the interdisciplinary health care team
• Integrates patient rights and nursing ethics into work practice
• Adheres to infection control standards to reduce the risk of nosocomial infections to patient and staff.
• Adheres to the tenets of the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals
• Delegates activities to ancillary staff as it relates to the State Nurse Practice Act
• Adheres to the ANA Code of Nursing Ethics & Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice
• Supports, promotes, and practices within the WPH Professional Nursing Practice Model
• Sustains and advances the Magnet model
• Participates in the Performance Improvement initiatives
• Completes competency requirements
• Attends mandatory in-services
• Attends staff meetings as required / requested
• Utilizes cost containment practices
• Assumes Charge Nurse responsibility
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements

1. Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current New York RN license / registration.

2. BSN Required for RNs hired after 1 / 1 / 18.

3. All RNs hired before 1 / 1 / 18 will be required to have their BSN (or MSN) by 12 / 31 / 21.

4. Proof of BSN (or MSN) must be received by Human Resources by 12 / 31 / 21 for verification.

5. Knowledge of current nursing, medical and health trends and practices in rendering of patient care.

6. One year of acute care nursing experience preferred for areas other than medical surgical or step-down

7. BLS certification (through American Heart Association) is required.

8. As of January 1st, 2017, ACLS certification (through American Heart Association) is required for all RNs, except for NICU and OR RNs.

Current nurses will have 12 months to receive this certification (1 / 1 / 18). Current nurses on Mother / Baby will have until 1 / 1 / 19 to receive this certification.

All newly hired, inexperienced nurses must receive this certification within 12 months. All newly hired, experienced nurses must receive this certification within 6 months.

9. PALS certification (through American Heart Association) is required for all RNs working in the PACU, 5I Pediatrics, Emergency Department, Armonk Urgent Care, Ambulatory Surgery and 226 Ambulatory Surgery Center.

All newly hired, inexperienced nurses must receive this certification within 12 months. All newly hired, experienced nurses must receive this certification within 6 months.

10. NRP certification is required for all RNs working in the Mother-Baby unit, Labor & Delivery and NICU. All newly hired nurses to the NICU, L&D and the Mother-Baby unit must receive this certification within 6 months.

11. All registered nurses and advanced practice nurses providing direct oncology care must demonstrate one of the following :

a. Current cancer-specific certification in the nurse’s specialty by an accredited certification program. Oncology nursing certifications that qualify include, but are not limited to : AOCNP®, AOCNS®, AOCN®,

BMTCN®, CPHON®, CPON®, CBCN® OCN®

b.Ongoing education by earning 36 cancer-related continuing education nursing contact hours every 3 years (maintained by department manager)

12. Registered Nurses in the Emergency Department must complete de-escalation training within 1 year of hire to transfer to the Emergency Department.

13. Successful completion of Department and Unit Orientation Program.

Core Competencies

• Teamwork & Adaptability
• Acts as a Professional Role Model
• Assessment Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills (both verbal and written)
• Attention to Detail
• Planning & Organizing
• Sound Problem-Solving, Judgment and Decision-Making Skills
• Stress Tolerance

Physical / Mental Demands / Requirements & Work Environment

May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools / SDS Access).

A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.

• Position requires ability to move about freely at least 85 per cent of the time.
• Must be able to remain stationary for extended / prolonged periods
• Frequently moves / transports objects up to fifty (50) pounds and must be able to move patients of all weights with a minimum of one (1) assist or assistive device / equipment
• Must be able to work in environment with continuous interruptions
• Must be able to assess and respond to rapidly changing situational needs of patients, department and hospital
• Must be able to adapt in a high stress and fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions
• Must be able to detect sounds and respond to emergency sounds / signals at all times
• Must be able to constantly operate computer, equipment and other devices
• Position requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with interruptions and attend to tasks for more than sixty (60) minutes at a time.
• Individual must be able to understand and relate to theories behind several related concepts and remember multiple tasks given during the course of a day.

Primary Population Served

Check appropriate box(s) below :

• Neonatal (birth 28 days)
• Patients with exceptional communication needs
• Infant (29 days less than 1 year)
• Patients with developmental delays
• Pediatric (1 12 years)
• Patients at end of life
• Adolescent (13 17 years)
• Patients under isolation precautions
• Adult (18 64 years)
• Patients with cultural needs
• Geriatric (>

65 years)

â ’ All populations

• Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities
• Non-patient care population

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.

Salary Range : $80,477.87-$120,727.43

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care. The Registered Nurse collaborates with patients, family / significant others, peers, physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the delivery of healthcare services to patients.

The Registered Nurse assesses the patient’s needs, plans care, implements and evaluates the medical and nursing regimens in accordance with the hospital and nursing philosophy, policies / procedures and standards.

He or she demonstrates leadership skills and commitment to professional accountability and growth

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following :

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• Utilizes the nursing process to meet the age specific needs of the patient in all aspects of care : biophysical, psychosocial, education, safety / environment and discharge planning
• Utilizes appropriate steps in the decision making process to include recognition and priority setting related to patient care and unit-based issues.

Addresses issues with appropriate actions

• Collaborates and communicates with the interdisciplinary health care team
• Integrates patient rights and nursing ethics into work practice
• Adheres to infection control standards to reduce the risk of nosocomial infections to patient and staff.
• Adheres to the tenets of the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals
• Delegates activities to ancillary staff as it relates to the State Nurse Practice Act
• Adheres to the ANA Code of Nursing Ethics & Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice
• Supports, promotes, and practices within the WPH Professional Nursing Practice Model
• Sustains and advances the Magnet model
• Participates in the Performance Improvement initiatives
• Completes competency requirements
• Attends mandatory in-services
• Attends staff meetings as required / requested
• Utilizes cost containment practices
• Assumes Charge Nurse responsibility
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements

1. Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current New York RN license / registration.

2. BSN Required for RNs hired after 1 / 1 / 18.

3. All RNs hired before 1 / 1 / 18 will be required to have their BSN (or MSN) by 12 / 31 / 21.

4. Proof of BSN (or MSN) must be received by Human Resources by 12 / 31 / 21 for verification.

5. Knowledge of current nursing, medical and health trends and practices in rendering of patient care.

6. One year of acute care nursing experience preferred for areas other than medical surgical or step-down

7. BLS certification (through American Heart Association) is required.

8. As of January 1st, 2017, ACLS certification (through American Heart Association) is required for all RNs, except for NICU and OR RNs.

Current nurses will have 12 months to receive this certification (1 / 1 / 18). Current nurses on Mother / Baby will have until 1 / 1 / 19 to receive this certification.

All newly hired, inexperienced nurses must receive this certification within 12 months. All newly hired, experienced nurses must receive this certification within 6 months.

9. PALS certification (through American Heart Association) is required for all RNs working in the PACU, 5I Pediatrics, Emergency Department, Armonk Urgent Care, Ambulatory Surgery and 226 Ambulatory Surgery Center.

All newly hired, inexperienced nurses must receive this certification within 12 months. All newly hired, experienced nurses must receive this certification within 6 months.

10. NRP certification is required for all RNs working in the Mother-Baby unit, Labor & Delivery and NICU. All newly hired nurses to the NICU, L&D and the Mother-Baby unit must receive this certification within 6 months.

11. All registered nurses and advanced practice nurses providing direct oncology care must demonstrate one of the following :

a. Current cancer-specific certification in the nurse’s specialty by an accredited certification program. Oncology nursing certifications that qualify include, but are not limited to : AOCNP®, AOCNS®, AOCN®,

BMTCN®, CPHON®, CPON®, CBCN® OCN®

b.Ongoing education by earning 36 cancer-related continuing education nursing contact hours every 3 years (maintained by department manager)

12. Registered Nurses in the Emergency Department must complete de-escalation training within 1 year of hire to transfer to the Emergency Department.

13. Successful completion of Department and Unit Orientation Program.

Core Competencies

• Teamwork & Adaptability
• Acts as a Professional Role Model
• Assessment Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills (both verbal and written)
• Attention to Detail
• Planning & Organizing
• Sound Problem-Solving, Judgment and Decision-Making Skills
• Stress Tolerance

Physical / Mental Demands / Requirements & Work Environment

May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools / SDS Access).

A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.

• Position requires ability to move about freely at least 85 per cent of the time.
• Must be able to remain stationary for extended / prolonged periods
• Frequently moves / transports objects up to fifty (50) pounds and must be able to move patients of all weights with a minimum of one (1) assist or assistive device / equipment
• Must be able to work in environment with continuous interruptions
• Must be able to assess and respond to rapidly changing situational needs of patients, department and hospital
• Must be able to adapt in a high stress and fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions
• Must be able to detect sounds and respond to emergency sounds / signals at all times
• Must be able to constantly operate computer, equipment and other devices
• Position requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with interruptions and attend to tasks for more than sixty (60) minutes at a time.
• Individual must be able to understand and relate to theories behind several related concepts and remember multiple tasks given during the course of a day.

Primary Population Served

Check appropriate box(s) below :

• Neonatal (birth 28 days)
• Patients with exceptional communication needs
• Infant (29 days less than 1 year)
• Patients with developmental delays
• Pediatric (1 12 years)
• Patients at end of life
• Adolescent (13 17 years)
• Patients under isolation precautions
• Adult (18 64 years)
• Patients with cultural needs
• Geriatric (>

65 years)

â ’ All populations

• Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities
• Non-patient care population

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.

Salary Range : $80,477.87-$120,727.43

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care. The Registered Nurse collaborates with patients, family / significant others, peers, physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the delivery of healthcare services to patients.

The Registered Nurse assesses the patient’s needs, plans care, implements and evaluates the medical and nursing regimens in accordance with the hospital and nursing philosophy, policies / procedures and standards.

He or she demonstrates leadership skills and commitment to professional accountability and growth

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following :

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• Utilizes the nursing process to meet the age specific needs of the patient in all aspects of care : biophysical, psychosocial, education, safety / environment and discharge planning
• Utilizes appropriate steps in the decision making process to include recognition and priority setting related to patient care and unit-based issues.

Addresses issues with appropriate actions

• Collaborates and communicates with the interdisciplinary health care team
• Integrates patient rights and nursing ethics into work practice
• Adheres to infection control standards to reduce the risk of nosocomial infections to patient and staff.
• Adheres to the tenets of the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals
• Delegates activities to ancillary staff as it relates to the State Nurse Practice Act
• Adheres to the ANA Code of Nursing Ethics & Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice
• Supports, promotes, and practices within the WPH Professional Nursing Practice Model
• Sustains and advances the Magnet model
• Participates in the Performance Improvement initiatives
• Completes competency requirements
• Attends mandatory in-services
• Attends staff meetings as required / requested
• Utilizes cost containment practices
• Assumes Charge Nurse responsibility
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements

1. Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current New York RN license / registration.

2. BSN Required for RNs hired after 1 / 1 / 18.

3. All RNs hired before 1 / 1 / 18 will be required to have their BSN (or MSN) by 12 / 31 / 21.

4. Proof of BSN (or MSN) must be received by Human Resources by 12 / 31 / 21 for verification.

5. Knowledge of current nursing, medical and health trends and practices in rendering of patient care.

6. One year of acute care nursing experience preferred for areas other than medical surgical or step-down

7. BLS certification (through American Heart Association) is required.

8. As of January 1st, 2017, ACLS certification (through American Heart Association) is required for all RNs, except for NICU and OR RNs.

Current nurses will have 12 months to receive this certification (1 / 1 / 18). Current nurses on Mother / Baby will have until 1 / 1 / 19 to receive this certification.

All newly hired, inexperienced nurses must receive this certification within 12 months. All newly hired, experienced nurses must receive this certification within 6 months.

9. PALS certification (through American Heart Association) is required for all RNs working in the PACU, 5I Pediatrics, Emergency Department, Armonk Urgent Care, Ambulatory Surgery and 226 Ambulatory Surgery Center.

All newly hired, inexperienced nurses must receive this certification within 12 months. All newly hired, experienced nurses must receive this certification within 6 months.

10. NRP certification is required for all RNs working in the Mother-Baby unit, Labor & Delivery and NICU. All newly hired nurses to the NICU, L&D and the Mother-Baby unit must receive this certification within 6 months.

11. All registered nurses and advanced practice nurses providing direct oncology care must demonstrate one of the following :

a. Current cancer-specific certification in the nurse’s specialty by an accredited certification program. Oncology nursing certifications that qualify include, but are not limited to : AOCNP®, AOCNS®, AOCN®,

BMTCN®, CPHON®, CPON®, CBCN® OCN®

b.Ongoing education by earning 36 cancer-related continuing education nursing contact hours every 3 years (maintained by department manager)

12. Registered Nurses in the Emergency Department must complete de-escalation training within 1 year of hire to transfer to the Emergency Department.

13. Successful completion of Department and Unit Orientation Program.

Core Competencies

• Teamwork & Adaptability
• Acts as a Professional Role Model
• Assessment Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills (both verbal and written)
• Attention to Detail
• Planning & Organizing
• Sound Problem-Solving, Judgment and Decision-Making Skills
• Stress Tolerance

Physical / Mental Demands / Requirements & Work Environment

May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools / SDS Access).

A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.

• Position requires ability to move about freely at least 85 per cent of the time.
• Must be able to remain stationary for extended / prolonged periods
• Frequently moves / transports objects up to fifty (50) pounds and must be able to move patients of all weights with a minimum of one (1) assist or assistive device / equipment
• Must be able to work in environment with continuous interruptions
• Must be able to assess and respond to rapidly changing situational needs of patients, department and hospital
• Must be able to adapt in a high stress and fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions
• Must be able to detect sounds and respond to emergency sounds / signals at all times
• Must be able to constantly operate computer, equipment and other devices
• Position requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with interruptions and attend to tasks for more than sixty (60) minutes at a time.
• Individual must be able to understand and relate to theories behind several related concepts and remember multiple tasks given during the course of a day.

Primary Population Served

Check appropriate box(s) below :

• Neonatal (birth 28 days)
• Patients with exceptional communication needs
• Infant (29 days less than 1 year)
• Patients with developmental delays
• Pediatric (1 12 years)
• Patients at end of life
• Adolescent (13 17 years)
• Patients under isolation precautions
• Adult (18 64 years)
• Patients with cultural needs
• Geriatric (>

65 years)

â ’ All populations

• Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities
• Non-patient care population

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.

Salary Range : $80,477.87-$120,727.43

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care. The Registered Nurse collaborates with patients, family / significant others, peers, physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the delivery of healthcare services to patients.

The Registered Nurse assesses the patient’s needs, plans care, implements and evaluates the medical and nursing regimens in accordance with the hospital and nursing philosophy, policies / procedures and standards.

He or she demonstrates leadership skills and commitment to professional accountability and growth

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following :

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• Utilizes the nursing process to meet the age specific needs of the patient in all aspects of care : biophysical, psychosocial, education, safety / environment and discharge planning
• Utilizes appropriate steps in the decision making process to include recognition and priority setting related to patient care and unit-based issues.

Addresses issues with appropriate actions

• Collaborates and communicates with the interdisciplinary health care team
• Integrates patient rights and nursing ethics into work practice
• Adheres to infection control standards to reduce the risk of nosocomial infections to patient and staff.
• Adheres to the tenets of the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals
• Delegates activities to ancillary staff as it relates to the State Nurse Practice Act
• Adheres to the ANA Code of Nursing Ethics & Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice
• Supports, promotes, and practices within the WPH Professional Nursing Practice Model
• Sustains and advances the Magnet model
• Participates in the Performance Improvement initiatives
• Completes competency requirements
• Attends mandatory in-services
• Attends staff meetings as required / requested
• Utilizes cost containment practices
• Assumes Charge Nurse responsibility
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements

1. Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current New York RN license / registration.

2. BSN Required for RNs hired after 1 / 1 / 18.

3. All RNs hired before 1 / 1 / 18 will be required to have their BSN (or MSN) by 12 / 31 / 21.

4. Proof of BSN (or MSN) must be received by Human Resources by 12 / 31 / 21 for verification.

5. Knowledge of current nursing, medical and health trends and practices in rendering of patient care.

6. One year of acute care nursing experience preferred for areas other than medical surgical or step-down

7. BLS certification (through American Heart Association) is required.

8. As of January 1st, 2017, ACLS certification (through American Heart Association) is required for all RNs, except for NICU and OR RNs.

Current nurses will have 12 months to receive this certification (1 / 1 / 18). Current nurses on Mother / Baby will have until 1 / 1 / 19 to receive this certification.

All newly hired, inexperienced nurses must receive this certification within 12 months. All newly hired, experienced nurses must receive this certification within 6 months.

9. PALS certification (through American Heart Association) is required for all RNs working in the PACU, 5I Pediatrics, Emergency Department, Armonk Urgent Care, Ambulatory Surgery and 226 Ambulatory Surgery Center.

All newly hired, inexperienced nurses must receive this certification within 12 months. All newly hired, experienced nurses must receive this certification within 6 months.

10. NRP certification is required for all RNs working in the Mother-Baby unit, Labor & Delivery and NICU. All newly hired nurses to the NICU, L&D and the Mother-Baby unit must receive this certification within 6 months.

11. All registered nurses and advanced practice nurses providing direct oncology care must demonstrate one of the following :

a. Current cancer-specific certification in the nurse’s specialty by an accredited certification program. Oncology nursing certifications that qualify include, but are not limited to : AOCNP®, AOCNS®, AOCN®,

BMTCN®, CPHON®, CPON®, CBCN® OCN®

b.Ongoing education by earning 36 cancer-related continuing education nursing contact hours every 3 years (maintained by department manager)

12. Registered Nurses in the Emergency Department must complete de-escalation training within 1 year of hire to transfer to the Emergency Department.

13. Successful completion of Department and Unit Orientation Program.

Core Competencies

• Teamwork & Adaptability
• Acts as a Professional Role Model
• Assessment Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills (both verbal and written)
• Attention to Detail
• Planning & Organizing
• Sound Problem-Solving, Judgment and Decision-Making Skills
• Stress Tolerance

Physical / Mental Demands / Requirements & Work Environment

May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools / SDS Access).

A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.

• Position requires ability to move about freely at least 85 per cent of the time.
• Must be able to remain stationary for extended / prolonged periods
• Frequently moves / transports objects up to fifty (50) pounds and must be able to move patients of all weights with a minimum of one (1) assist or assistive device / equipment
• Must be able to work in environment with continuous interruptions
• Must be able to assess and respond to rapidly changing situational needs of patients, department and hospital
• Must be able to adapt in a high stress and fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions
• Must be able to detect sounds and respond to emergency sounds / signals at all times
• Must be able to constantly operate computer, equipment and other devices
• Position requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with interruptions and attend to tasks for more than sixty (60) minutes at a time.
• Individual must be able to understand and relate to theories behind several related concepts and remember multiple tasks given during the course of a day.

Primary Population Served

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• Neonatal (birth 28 days)
• Patients with exceptional communication needs
• Infant (29 days less than 1 year)
• Patients with developmental delays
• Pediatric (1 12 years)
• Patients at end of life
• Adolescent (13 17 years)
• Patients under isolation precautions
• Adult (18 64 years)
• Patients with cultural needs
• Geriatric (>

65 years)

â ’ All populations

• Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities
• Non-patient care population

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.

Salary Range : $80,477.87-$120,727.43