Stepdown RN
New York, New York
The Mount Sinai Hospital

Job Overview for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

Position Details

• Specialty: RN - Stepdown
• Employment Type: Staffing - Supplier Sourced
• Contract Length: 89 days
• Location: Mount Sinai Health System, New York, NY

Job Description

The Clinical Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse responsible for providing safe, competent quality care based on nursing theory and research to a designated group of patients and their significant others.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Deliver patient care using the professional practice model of Relationship Centered Care.
• Assess and evaluate patient care needs, applying critical thinking skills.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement care plans.
• Educate patients and caregivers about their care plans and health promotion.

Patient Experience

• Role model the tenets of Mount Sinai Relationship Centered Care.
• Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Initiate service recovery for patients and families with concerns.

Quality and Safety

• Practice safe, patient-centered care and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on quality improvement projects.
• Document nursing practice to support quality and performance improvement initiatives.

Operations

• Perform charge nurse duties as assigned.
• Coordinate with management to ensure adequate supplies and staffing.
• Document in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.

Professional Development

• Contribute to a supportive environment for clinical colleagues and patients.
• Advance clinical competence and participate in shared decision-making.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• NYS RN License
• BLS Certification
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience, including 2 years in cardiology, telemetry, or VAD.
• Travel experience preferred for travel positions (not required for per diem).
• EPIC experience highly preferred.

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals looking to work in a dynamic environment focused on patient-centered care and quality improvement.