Registered Nurse II, Acute Care

About the role

Join an innovative, patient-focused culture dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of the communities we serve. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through high-quality nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, planning, delivery, coordination, integration, and evaluation of care related to patient needs.
• Collect, analyze, and record relevant patient health data accurately, with minimal exceptions as measured by supervisory review.
• Analyze assessment data to identify patient problems with minimal exceptions.
• Identify expected outcomes individualized to the patient with minimal exceptions.
• Develop and implement a plan of care describing interventions to attain expected outcomes, with minimal exceptions.
• Evaluate patient progress toward goal attainment with minimal exceptions.
• Adhere to approved, research-based practice standards with minimal exceptions.
• Direct and supervise patient care provided by LPNs and support personnel 100% of the time according to department guidelines.
• Demonstrate consideration of safety, effective utilization of equipment and materials, and cost in managing patient care.
• Act effectively as charge nurse, group leader, or preceptor when assigned.
• Write progress notes demonstrating understanding of patient status and progress toward goals (80-90% compliance).
• Function in charge nurse or leadership capacity as determined by practice arena.
• Advocate for patients to preserve autonomy, dignity, and rights.
• Deliver care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner sensitive to patient diversity 100% of the time.
• Ensure patients have informed consent signed for indicated procedures 100% of the time.
• Act ethically on behalf of patients 100% of the time.
• Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics for Professional Nurses.
• Maintain current knowledge and skills in area of practice.
• Provide proof of current licensure validation to supervisor proactively and prior to due date.
• Complete required unit credentialing according to departmental policy.
• Provide evidence of completion of all required training and competency validation to supervisor by due date.
• Participate in a level-appropriate number of hours of educational activity related to job function annually.
• Demonstrate clinical problem-solving ability through written exemplar, feedback, or observation.
• Participate in quality improvement processes for the department and institution as assigned.
• Engage in nursing research and contribute to the advancement of nursing science.
• Identify clinical problems requiring investigation and assist in data collection within a structured format.
• Partner with senior nurses to use research findings in clinical practice.
• Perform other duties as requested and observed by supervisor or manager.

Requirements

• 2-year Associate Degree in Nursing, or Vocational/Technical Diploma from a Professional Nursing Program, required.
• 4-year Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred.
• All RNs hired without a BSN must enroll in a bachelor’s-prepared nursing program within 4 years of hire and complete it within 10 years. RNs licensed on or before 12/19/17 are exempt.
• Minimum one year of experience as a Registered Nurse; if experience is not relevant, completion of an RN residency program is required.
• Current NYS license as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Other certifications may be required based on department needs.

Skills

• Leadership
• Clinical skills
• Multi-tasking
• Attention to detail
• Advocacy
• Adaptability

Physical Requirements

• Medium work: Exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly to move objects.
• Occasional: Balancing, climbing, crouching, kneeling, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching.
• Frequent: Fit testing, grasping, hearing, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, walking.
• Constant: Typing.

Hazards

• Occasional exposure to radiation/radiant energy.
• Frequent exposure to bodily fluids/bloodborne pathogens.

Working Conditions

• Occasional: Noise, vibration, wet and/or humid conditions.
• Frequent: Odors.

Travel

Occasional travel may be required, but not on a regular basis.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability protection.
• Retirement benefits with employer match.
• Sign-on bonus of $20,000 for full-time RNs (eligibility and details discussed during interview; current employees are not eligible).

Pay

Salary is based on qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and industry standards. Pay range: $41.81–$60.87 per hour.