Registered Nurse - Emergency Department, Temporary

Job Title: Registered Nurse
Department: Emergency Department
Location: Gouverneur Hospital

Hours Per Week: Temporary position, up to full-time hours expected
Schedule: 12-hour days shifts, with weekend requirement

SUMMARY: The registered nurse provides assessment, care planning and direct delivery of treatment utilizing professional nursing care processes in a patient and family centered manner in accordance with licensure and regulatory scope and standards, and established hospital policies, procedures and protocols.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs a comprehensive patient assessment to identify patient and family needs.

• Develops and implements a comprehensive plan of care involving the patient and the family.

• Performs and documents direct patient and family centered care and patient education according to nursing standards of practice.

• Identifies and responds to patient conditions to achieve positive patient outcomes.

• Performs discharge planning to ensure safe and appropriate transition of care.

• Directs and delegates care provided by unlicensed team members.

• Provides world class customer service to patients and families.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school program

• Current, unrestricted New York State registered professional nursing license; AHA BLS upon hire

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BSN from an accredited nursing school program

• National Certification

• ED experience preferred

UNION:

Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.