Registered Nurse

Pay Rate: $55 per hour - $58 per hour

Summary:

• Shift Schedule: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Responsibilities:

• Deliver patient care by incorporating the tenets of the professional practice model of Relationship Centered Care and through the application of the nursing process based on theory, research, evidence-based practice, and approved organizational nursing standards.
• Assess and evaluate patient care needs and apply critical thinking skills in patient care management.
• Integrate relevant assessment and intervention skills in the delivery of nursing care.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care.
• Prioritize all aspects of patient care including teaching, rounding, coaching, and planning “after hospital care” and delegating to others as appropriate.
• Educate patients and caregivers while anticipating needs and readiness to learn about their plan of care, transition of care, promotion of health, and prevention of disease.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, family, and all members of the Interdisciplinary Patient Care Team.
• Manage assignments within the Care Delivery Model of Modified Primary Nursing and demonstrate allocation of material resources effectively.
• Role model the tenets of Relationship Centered Care through various actions and initiatives.
• Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family.
• Practice safe and efficient patient-centered care, identifying and escalating barriers and opportunities for improvement.
• Engage in formal and informal peer and institutional review processes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement quality improvement projects, evidence-based practice activities, and nursing research studies.
• Perform charge nurse duties as assigned and coordinate with management to ensure resources are utilized effectively.
• Document in an accurate and thorough manner in compliance with hospital, regulatory, and legal requirements and standards of care.

Requirements:

• NYS RN License
• BLS Certification
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience

Preferred Skills:

• 1 year travel experience for travel positions (not required for Per Diem positions)
• EPIC experience highly preferred

Education:

• Bachelor of Science with a major in nursing preferred
• Associate degree in nursing considered with relevant experience and/or active matriculation in a BSN Program