Staff Nurse I/II

Position Summary
The Montefiore RN-OR maintains standards of the practice for nursing as defined by the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics, Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice and Nursing’s Social Policy Statement.

Responsibilities
Performance
The Registered Nurse - OR actualizes the vision, mission, values, balanced scorecard performance measures for Montefiore Medical Center. The RN participates in performance improvement/research activities; maintains professional practice standards and clinical expertise; and demonstrates leadership skills.

Patient Care
The RN demonstrates core and unit-specific competencies based on the patient population served. The Registered Nurse contributes to the actualization of the philosophy and objectives of the MMC and the Surgical Care Center. They are committed to maintaining the standards of the practice of nursing and are responsible for the coordination, implementation, and delivery of care to the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or elderly patient.

Requirements
Qualifications
New York State Registered Professional License and current registration or valid permit to practice in New York State required. B.S. degree preferred, Associate required. BLS required. Membership in CNOR highly desirable. OR experience preferred.