RN - Pediatric Emergency Department

About Us

We’re Maimonides Health, Brooklyn’s largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through three hospitals, 1,800 physicians and healthcare professionals, and more than 80 community‑based practices and outpatient centers. Maimonides’ core values—Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork—guide our patient‑centered care and commitment to excellence.

Overview

Under the general supervision of the AVP, Nursing Director or Assistant Nursing Director, the Pediatric Emergency Department nursing staff provides direct nursing care to patients.

Position: NURSING PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Work hours: 7:00 pm – 7:30 am (Full‑time)

Responsibilities

1. Incorporates relevant assessment and intervention skills in the delivery of nursing care.
2. Communicates with patients, colleagues and management in an accurate, considerate and timely manner (written, verbal and electronic).
3. Employs critical thinking skills to achieve outcomes and solve problems.
4. Engages in caring relationships that integrate the influence of human experience and relationship‑based care.
5. Manages assignment and material resources effectively.
6. Applies leadership skills consistent with role and experience.
7. Incorporates teaching in the delivery of care to promote health and prevent disease and documents when appropriate.
8. Integrates relevant knowledge and evidence‑based practice (utilizing teamwork and collaboration).
9. Provides specialty‑specific care as outlined by Maimonides Medical Center.

Other Duties

• Maintains competency in the individual field of responsibility.
• Participates in the interview and evaluation of new health‑care team members.
• Acts as a preceptor for new health‑care team members.
• Utilizes computer systems as they pertain to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy.
• Assures a safe environment and milieu in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Participates in MMC’s ongoing Quality Performance Improvement initiatives; identifies opportunities for organizational improvements.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited nursing school is required; BSN preferred.

Licensure: Current NYS RN license required.

Certifications: Current BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS preferred. TNCC, ENPC or CEN preferred.

Experience: Professional nursing experience appropriate to the service and the position; medical‑surgical experience preferred.

Skills:

• Clinical skills for patient care delivery through the nursing process.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Fluency in a second language preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.