Registered Nurse - 5D Cardiac Step Down-Day/Night

Up to a $25,000 Sign on Bonus for qualified Registered Nurses! *Terms of payment may vary based on experience*

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. Arnot Health 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.

About the role

As a Registered Nurse you will work on our remodeled 24-bed unit where teamwork and exceptional patient care are at the heart of everything we do. On 5D you'll care for a diverse patient population, including cardiac, respiratory, mental health, and general medical cases. With great patient ratios and a collaborative approach to healthcare, we ensure a supportive environment where you can thrive. This is a full-time position with weekend and holiday rotation required.

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.
• Demonstrates initiative in remaining current in the organization and department policies, procedures, and standards.
• Evaluates effectiveness of care giving, shows follow through on delivery, demonstrates critical thinking skills by making appropriate clinical decisions, proactively addresses actual and potential problems, and executing compliant clinical documentation.
• Assist with educating patients and families and serves as a resource on department standards for patient care.

Requirements

• Current NYS Registered Nursing license
• 1 year RN experience preferred; Graduated 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