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The Registered Nurse plans, implements, and evaluates nursing regimens while collaborating with physicians and health team members to meet patient needs. They are responsible for performing assessments, documenting care, and ensuring a safe, clean environment for patients.
Job Description
Plans, implements and evaluates nursing regimens for an assigned number of patients. Collaborates with Physician and other Health team members in meeting total health care needs of patients. Serves as the primary Nurse in the delivery of nursing care.
Job Responsibility
1.
Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the nursing care of the assigned patients.
2.
Performs admission assessments evidenced by documentation on Nursing Care Plans and Nurses notes.
3.
Reassesses patients, and with change of condition.
4.
Keeps the supervisor and/or designee informed of changes in patient's condition and/or treatments.
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Collaborates with other health team members when follow-up is necessary.
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Explains procedures to patient before they are performed.
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Administers patient care considering the patient's privacy and dignity as a human being.
8.
Acts rapidly and effectively during any emergency situation, managing self, patients and other employees.
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Contributes to the evaluation of patient care through participating in unit performance Improvement activities.
10.
Collaborates with Health Team Members in planning and carrying-out treatment regimen.
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Interprets and implements treatment regimen as prescribed by Physician.
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Assists the Physician/Residents during treatments and/or diagnostic procedures.
13.
Makes observations of and reports patient's condition during treatments and procedures.
14.
Makes observations of and reports patient's condition during treatments and procedures.
15.
Provides and maintains a safe, clean, noise-controlled environment for patients to reduce stress and anxiety.
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Maintains vigilance over patients ensuring safety precautions/needs are followed (Side rails up, call lights and bedside stand within reach, etc.) 17.
Applies scientific principles in performing established nursing procedures.
18.
Provides a calm, quiet, restful atmosphere; communicates with the patient's family or caretakers.
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Maintains principles of universal precautions and infection control.
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Participates in patient education.
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Provides the patient with explanation of his/her condition as indicated.
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Communicates assessment data by recording, updating and verbalizing pertinent information to Health Team members and to appropriate agencies.
23.
Recognizes and utilizes health teaching opportunities and resources/materials available.
24.
Provides early discharge planning and appropriate referrals by giving home instructions to patients and caretakers.
25.
Evaluates the teaching by feedback from patient/family and documents same.
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Documents the patient's medical record with observations and action taken during patient's hospital stay.
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Keeps documentation of patient's treatment, activity and condition, as well as patient's responses to medical and nursing interventions.
28.
Uses the method of documentation according to the policy of the Nursing Department.
29.
Attends nursing , hospital committees as assigned.
30.
Performs related duties, as required.
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ADA Essential Functions
Job Qualification
1. Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred. Must be enrolled in an accredited program within 24 months of employment, if hired after September 1, 2010 and obtain a BSN degree within five (5) years of employment date.
2. Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited School of Nursing and hold a current Registered Professional Nurse license in New York State. A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred, with a requirement to enroll in a BSN program within 24 months if not already held.
bachelor degree
Collaboration
Treatment planning
Patient education
Universal precautions
Infection control
Discharge planning
Emergency response
Safety protocols
Patient assessment
Nursing care
Medical documentation
Clinical observation
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$56 - $80/hr
Location
Village of Valley Stream, New York
Posted
Aug 31, 2026
Closes
Sep 7, 2026
Application
Employer website
Market context
New York RN roles need state licensure
New York RN positions are typically competitive because employers look for active state licensure, reliable communication, and the ability to manage patient care in fast-moving settings. For this role, a current New York State RN license and valid driver’s license are required, and behavioral health experience is preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your license status and highlight any behavioral health or field-based experience in your application.
