Registered Nurse (Flex)

About the role

Utilize the nursing process in the provision of direct patient care. Responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating, and coordinating all care provided to assigned patients. Delivery of care is based on the standards of care and practices established by the Department of Nursing and other policies and procedures (hospital, nursing, multidisciplinary).

Responsibilities

• Assess the immediate and continuing care needs of the patient/significant other.
• Develop comprehensive and current plans of care which include physical needs, patient, patient teaching, and discharge planning and psychosocial/spiritual needs.
• Provide direct patient care based on assessed needs and the medical regimen.
• Oversee and ensure the provision of all aspects of care for the patient.
• Supervise the care provided by other nursing personnel as defined in the scope of practice.
• Observe, evaluate, document, and communicate to relevant team members the patient's response to illness and/or therapeutic modalities.
• Ensure timely reassessment of patient responses to treatment and when significant changes occur in patient condition and/or diagnosis.
• Coordinate the overall plan of care to ensure implementation of nursing interventions and consistency with medical regimen.
• Establish priorities for care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and initiate follow-up, as indicated, to ensure timely provision of patient care and therapeutic modalities.
• Accept responsibility and accountability for nursing interventions and outcomes based on professional clinical judgments.
• Participate in QI activities related to patient care delivery and the development of nursing/hospital standards.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively, manage stressful situations appropriately and facilitate interpersonal relationships with other disciplines.
• Participate in the orientation of nursing staff.
• Assume charge responsibilities as delegated by the Nurse/Manager designee.
• Ensure appropriate coverage of all patients by assisting and relieving co-workers, and working on other units as assigned.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, significant others, and staff.
• Serve as a clinical resource for student nurses.
• Participate in meetings, committees, conferences, and educational programs.
• Participate in research and pilot projects supported by the Nursing Department.
• Demonstrate responsibility for continuing professional growth and education, including attendance at staff development and continuing education programs, pursuit of baccalaureate/graduate degrees in nursing, and appropriate professional certifications.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of accredited nursing program(s). Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in nursing preferred.
• Experience: No experience required, some preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to fully utilize BHMC’s electronic record systems, equipment and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.

Licenses, Certifications

• Licensed and currently registered as a professional nurse in New York State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association, required.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 100 pounds, if necessary, to assist lifting and moving patients.
• Able to lift 10 pounds for routine performance of essential functions.
• An individual in this position may be exposed to: Adverse indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, Blood borne pathogens, Physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks, etc.), and Chemical hazards.