Staff Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Overview: Responsibilities:

• Keeps patients and family informed regularly and prn.
• Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs in order to provide quality care to assigned patients.
• Develops, discusses and communicates a realistic problem list (plan of care) for each patient, in collaboration with family/significant other in order to address all identified needs.
• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.
• Evaluates the identified problems, care provided and patient’s responses are reassessed in order to meet patient and family needs to assure overall quality of care delivered.
• Maintains up to date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the health care team, in order to assure quality care.
• Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure. Pursues professional growth and development.
• Functions as a role model for current and new staff.
• Performs all responsibilities required by the emergency unit/critical care division as defined in the scope of service, to assure that the unique nature of the client is addressed. This includes, but is not limited to the age of the client served.
• Utilizes and follows national patient safety standards and develops practice standards that are evidence based.

Qualifications:

• 2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing, required
• 4 year / Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred

• Minimum one year hospital medical/surgical experience, required
• Critical care nursing experience, preferred

• Valid NYS Registered Nurse license, required
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications within 6 months from date of hire, required
• TNCC certification within 1 year of date of hire, preferred
• ENPC and SANE certifications, preferred

• Accountability
• Clinical Skills
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Interacting with People
• Multi-tasking

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects
• Occasional climbing, crouching, kneeling, and stooping, fit testing
• Frequent typing/clerical/dexterity, grasping, hearing, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, standing, talking, walking, and visual acuity (color, depth, perception)

• Occasional chemical, explosives, mechanical, and radiation/radiant energy
• Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure

• Occasional odors

Total Rewards:

Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match
• And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

We are also offering a sign-on bonus for this position! The bonus amounts are based on position type and are listed below. Additional details and eligibility requirements will be discussed during the interview process. Current employees of Bassett Healthcare Network are not eligible and are encouraged to apply through the internal job board.

Pay Transparency Statement (Text Only): Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement. Min: USD $37.33/Hr. Max: USD $49.80/Hr. EEO Statement (Text Only): We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.