Registered Nurse I, Acute Care - Nights, Cobleskill Regional Hospital

About the role

The best thing about this role is the opportunity to make a difference by improving the health of our patients. We are committed to helping the population we serve and our communities achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe patient care utilizing the nursing process.
• Achieves patient outcomes by assessing, planning, delivering, coordinating, integrating, and evaluating nursing care.
• Supports patients through interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Directs and supervises patient care provided by LPNs and support personnel 100% of the time according to department guidelines.
• Enters accurate documentation of all patient care activities as measured by periodic random preceptor and supervisory chart review.
• Performs and documents Point of Care (POC) testing and quality control in accordance with established laboratory policies and procedures.
• Maintains and documents testing reagents/supplies and equipment according to established laboratory procedures.
• Advocates for patients to ensure their autonomy, dignity, and rights are preserved.
• Delivers care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity.
• Ensures patients have informed consent signed for indicated procedures.
• Acts on behalf of patients in an ethical manner.
• Adheres to ANA Code of Ethics for Professional Nurses.
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in his or her area of practice.
• Submits complete orientation checklist and provides evidence of completion of all required training and competency validation.
• Participates in level appropriate number of hours of educational activity, related to job function annually.
• Helps to identify clinical problems requiring investigation.
• Assists in the collection of data within a structured format.
• Performs other duties as requested and observed by supervisor or manager.

Requirements

• 2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing, required or Vocational / Technical Diploma Professional Nursing Program, required or 4 year / Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred.
• New graduate or less than one year of experience as a Registered Nurse, required.
• NYS licensure as Registered Nurse or valid interim permit, required.
• BLS certification will be required within 6 months.
• Other certifications may be needed based on department requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: 2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing, required or Vocational / Technical Diploma Professional Nursing Program, required or 4 year / Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred.
• Experience: New graduate or less than one year of experience as a Registered Nurse, required.
• Licenses/Certifications: NYS licensure as Registered Nurse or valid interim permit, required. BLS certification will be required within 6 months. Other certifications may be needed based on department requirements.

Skills

• Clinical Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Multi-Tasking
• Advocacy
• Adaptability

Physical Requirements

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• Frequent fit testing
• Constant typing, grasping, hearing, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, walking

Hazards

• Occasional radiation/radiant energy
• Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure

Working Conditions

• Occasional noise, vibration, wet and/or humid
• Frequent odors
• Travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis

Total Rewards

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retail benefits including an employer match
• Additional details and eligibility requirements will be discussed during the interview process

Pay Range

USD $40.20/Hr. - USD $59.52/Hr.

Benefits

Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retail benefits including an employer match
• And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position. We are also offering a sign-on bonus for this position!

• RN (excluding management) sign-on bonuses are awarded in the amount of $20,000 for full time
• LPN sign on bonuses are awarded in the amount of $10,000 for full time

Eligible Employers: A.O. Fox Hospital, Bassett Medical Center, Cobleskill Regional Hospital, Little Falls Hospital, O'Connor Hospital, Valley Health Services and Valley Residential Services