Position Summary:

Utilize the nursing process in the provision of direct patient care. Responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating, and coordinating all care provided to assigned patients. Delivery of care is based on the standards of care and practices established by the Department of Nursing and other policies and procedures (hospital, nursing, multidisciplinary).

Diagnose and treat human responses to actual and potential health problems through such services as case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of care supportive or to restorative of life and well-being. Supervise patient care provided by licensed practical nurses (LPNs), registered nurses on permit (RNP), nursing attendants, technicians, and supplemental staff.

Job Responsibility:

• Assess the immediate and continuing care needs of the patient/significant other.
• Develop comprehensive and current plans of care which include physical needs, patient, patient teaching, and discharge planning and psychosocial/spiritual needs.
• Provide direct patient care based on assessed needs and the medical regimen.
• Assure the plan of care integrates age-specific care needs (e.g. pediatrics, geriatrics) as defined in the unit scope of care.
• Accept responsibility and accountability for nursing interventions and outcomes based on professional clinical judgments.
• Participate in QI activities related to patient care delivery and the development of nursing/hospital standards.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively, manage stressful situations appropriately and facilitate interpersonal relationships with other disciplines.
• Participates in the orientation of nursing staff.
• Assumes charge responsibilities as delegated by the Nurse/Manager designee.
• Ensures appropriate coverage of all patients by assisting and relieving co-workers, and working on other units as assigned.
• Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, significant others, and staff.
• Serves as a clinical resource for student nurses.
• Participates in meetings, committees, conferences, and educational programs.
• Participates in research and pilot projects supported by the Nursing Department.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Education:

• ASN required
• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in nursing preferred.

License/Certification:

• Current NYS RN license and registration certificate
• BLS

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Pay: From $49.63 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Pediatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person