Staff Nurse - 61562

In its century of service, Coney Island Hospital has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. The hospital has been recognized for its clinical innovations in Primary Care, Adolescent Medicine, Nuclear Medicine and Emergency Services. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages.

• Assess and monitor patient’s condition and initiates appropriate nursing intervention including direct patient care. 
• Plans and evaluates the delivery of nursing care utilizing the nursing process; formulates and implements a plan of care based on identified needs; sets priorities and delivers or directs care to meet patient needs. 
• Collaborate with other health professionals in the care of assigned patients, including patient/SO teaching and discharge planning. 
• Assist with diagnostic test/procedures and administer medications according to policy; evaluate patient responses and make appropriate revisions in the patient’s plan of care. 
• Recognize emergency situations and act effectively according to protocols; assume personal responsibility for safe work habits and patient safety; utilizes/enforces universal precautions. 
• Maintain professional competence through participation in continuing education; attend annual mandatory classes; maintain CPR certification. 
• Participate in performance assessment/improvement activities as assigned.        

• Perform unit management activities in absence of Head Nurse or as assigned; keep Head Nurse
        informed of unit activities/needs in her/his absence. 
• Participates in accreditation process.
• Participates in QI and discharge planning activities.
• Provides direct care to patients in the following age group : Geriatrics, middle and young adult.

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).

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button or forward your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:
Coney Island Hospital
Human Resources Department
2601 Ocean Parkway, Room 1W89
Brooklyn, NY 11235
Attn: Recruitment Unit
Fax: 718-616-4448

CON-02092021-0261