Phyllis and David Komansky Center for Children's Health
Witnessing the miracle of birth and helping children through illness are surely two of the most gratifying areas of health care. We're passionate about the superior care we deliver in both obstetrics and pediatrics, and we look for nurses who can share our concern for our patients, and for their families. We can offer every opportunity to learn, develop skills and follow new interests in a supportive environment where your professional development is a priority.
Our Pediatrics service covers all age groups, and we have expertise in a variety of sub-specialties handling patients at all acuity levels. Multidisciplinary care of children with malignancies or complex congenital heart disease is just one example of the resources we offer. We are also dedicated to bringing the whole family into the care process, knowing that their support is powerful medicine.
Leadership is nothing new to us
In fact, we were the world's first center for the study and care of premature infants, and established one of the first pediatric cardiology diagnostic and treatment centers in the world. We opened the first Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in New York City specifically designed for the needs of critically ill children. In recognition of our commitment to pioneer new treatment approaches to a range of childhood diseases, the NIH has funded our Pediatric Clinical Research Center.
If you are looking for an opportunity to learn from the best in a highly supportive and innovative environment, there is no better place to build your career as a nurse.
Where we are
The Komansky Center of NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell is on Manhattan's Upper East Side, offering easy access to Long Island and Connecticut. You'll find some of the world's finest residential, cultural and recreational offerings in New York City. We are close to museums, theater, shopping and Central Park; and many top-rated restaurants and exciting clubs and venues are found on the blocks that make up our neighborhood.
Our specialized services
We have full-time, part-time and per-diem opportunities in the following areas:Pediatrics
- 22-bed unit for infant to 18 years
- Patient-focused care
- Subspecialties include: hematolgy/oncology, pulmonary, neurology, nephrology, endocrinology, gastroenterology and pediatric urology surgery
- State-of-the-art care including peritoneal dialysis, cardiac catheterization, interventional cardiology and continuous seizure monitoring in the Pediatric Epilepsy Program
Pediatric emergency, critical care and surgery recovery unit
- 20-bed unit
- Serves as post-operative recovery area for cardiovascular, neurosurgical and selected general surgical procedures
- State-of-the-art critical care, including: all modes of assisted ventilation, CVVH,hemoperfusion, intravascular monitoring, and intraventricular catheters
High-risk antepartum obstetrics
- 18-bed unit with 9 monitored beds
- Continuous fetal monitoring
- High-risk obstetrics: preterm labor, augmentation of labor, eclampsia, gestational diabetes, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy Postoperative gynecological surgery
Labor and delivery
- 11 birthing rooms, 4 ORs, 4 bed RR, and 4 bed Triage
- Active service for high-risk obstetrical care; with more than 5000 births annually and 6000 triage visits
Neonatal intensive care
- 50 bassinettes
- Designated regional perinatology referral center
- Provides state-of-the-art care for high-risk neonates including nitric oxide, high-frequency ventilation, peritoneal dialysis
Newborn nursery
- 2-25 bed postpartum/25 bassinette units
- Promote family-centered care
- 8-bed continuing care nursery
- 24-hour rooming in
- Daily newborn and breastfeeding classes
- Breastfeeding consultation with lactation specialists
Obstetrical and gynecological faculty practice
- Three physicians offices serving 27 MDs provide annual check-ups, health screening, general and high-risk obstetrical care
- Antepartum testing unit provides biophysical profiles, stress tests, and fetal monitoring
The Cornell Center for Reproductive Medicine and Infertility
Diversified work environment, programs include:- IVF, OR/RR, donor egg, frozen embryo, ovulation induction, and male infertility
- Provide expert nursing care to achieve and maintain pregnancy
- Participate in ongoing infertility research
Contact
- Phyllis and David Komansky Center for Children's Health
- 525 East 68th Street
New York, NY 10021
(East 68th Street and York Avenue)
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