Registered Nurse 3B /3C Acute Inpatient-Nights

Up to a $25,000 sign-on bonus for qualified Registered Nurses. Terms of payment may vary based on experience.

About the role

Arnot Health offers patient-centered, comprehensive health services to the Southern Tier of New York. Campuses include Arnot Ogden Medical Center and St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira; Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital in Bath, NY; and over 40 medical offices in the Southern Tier. Arnot Health is affiliated with more than 300 physicians from 50+ specialties and is a member of Centralus Health, a community-based integrated delivery system. Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to succeed, and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.

As a Registered Nurse on our 3B/3C Units, you will be provided flexible scheduling, a collaborative team atmosphere, and a dynamic environment that sharpens your skills. You'll play a vital role in patient care, gain continuous learning opportunities, and enjoy job security in this essential high-demand field.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with a variety of needs.
• Use a person-centered care approach in the development of care, and effectively prioritize patient needs that are both expected and unanticipated.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills to interact with other health care professionals and patients.
• Demonstrate competence and resourcefulness in the implementation of the technical skills required to care for the patient.
• Demonstrate initiative in remaining current in the organization and department policies, procedures, and standards.
• Evaluate effectiveness of care giving, show follow-through on delivery, demonstrate critical thinking skills by making appropriate clinical decisions, proactively address actual and potential problems, and execute compliant clinical documentation.
• Assist with educating patients and families and serve as a resource on department standards for patient care.

Requirements

• Current NYS Registered Nurse license or eligible (Graduate Nurses welcome to apply).
• Must obtain BLS and ACLS certification prior to completion of the introductory period.

Physical Demands

• Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., use of computer keyboard).
• May require lifting and carrying light loads (up to 40 lbs), including boxes, equipment, IV solutions.
• Stooping and kneeling (e.g., to pick up items from the floor, to remove and replace items on lower shelves, and to file documents in lower file drawers).
• Sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time may be necessary.
• Must be able physically to operate the equipment used for the job.

Benefits

• Up to a $25,000 sign-on bonus for qualified Registered Nurses.

Schedule

This is a full-time position that includes weekend and holiday rotation.