Staff Nurse-Mother/Baby-Lactation Team

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City's premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women's Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.Visit us at & Responsibilities1. Identifies and discriminates between physical and psycho-social signs and symptoms. Selects and performs those therapeutic measures which are essential for effective execution of the nursing regimen for assigned patientsclients.2. Develops, implements and continuously evaluates the nursing regimen for assigned patientsclients.3. Records and maintains nursing care plans and progress notes on patientsclients to ensure continuity of care.4. Interprets and reports responses of patientsclients to appropriate members of the health team.5. Participates with interdisciplinary health team members to plan a comprehensive patient care program.6. Determines and assigns those components of the nursing regimen which may be carried out by allied nursing personnel.7. Provides teaching, guidance and direction to allied nursing personnel in rendering patient care.8. Participates in defining, implementing, maintaining and interpreting standards of nursing practice.9. Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary conferences pertaining to policies and procedures affecting nursing practice.10. Participates in determining conditions, resources and policies essential to the delivery of nursing care services.11. Participates in development and maintenance of a system of evaluation of nursing care, practices and procedures, including evaluation of nursing personnel.12. Interprets philosophy and objectives of agency and Nursing Department to patientsclients, families and other groups.13. Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences.14. Performs other professional nursing activities as delegated by nursing service administration.Minimum Qualifications1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State; and 2. Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).BenefitsIn addition to base compensation, you may also receive the following based on the Collectively-Bargained Agreement:An annual education differential if you currently possess an appropriate degree in nursing or an allied health discipline from an accredited college or university, as listed below:Bachelors in allied health discipline = $900Masters in allied health discipline = $1,200Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) = $1,800Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) = $2,000Doctorate in Education, Nursing Practice or PhD in Nursing (DNP) = $2,500An annual certification differential if you currently hold appropriate certifications that are nationally recognized in the discipline or area of specialization for which you are employed, as listed below:Certifications in the following disciplinesareas of specialization are eligible for premium pay at $3,000:Certifications in the following disciplinesareas of specialization are eligible for premium pay at $2,000:All other nationally recognized certifications are eligible for regular pay at $1,878.An annual certification differential ranging from $1,878 up to $4,878 if you currently hold appropriate certifications that are nationally recognized in the discipline or area of specialization for which you are employed.An annual nursing experience differential ranging from $987 up to $8,190 for up to 10 years of experience if you have outside nursing experience as a Staff Nurse.How to apply:If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button or forward your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:Lincoln Medical & Mental Health CenterHuman Resources Department234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Blvd, (East 149th Street),2nd Floor, AnnexBronx, NY 10451Attn: Recruitment UnitNYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per weekRetirement Savings and Pension PlansLoan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employeesPaid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contractsCollege tuition discounts and professional development opportunitiesMultiple employee discounts programs

Created: 2025-02-16