Registered Nurse II, Acute Care - Dialysis Little Falls

About the role

Join an innovative, patient-focused culture dedicated to improving the health and quality of life for 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, assessing, planning, coordinating, integrating, and evaluating 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 identified goals 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% accuracy).
• Function in a charge nurse or leadership capacity as required by the practice setting.
• 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.
• Acquire and maintain current knowledge and skills in your area of practice.
• Provide proof of current licensure validation to supervisor proactively and prior to the due date.
• Complete required unit credentialing according to departmental policy.
• Provide evidence of completion of all required training and competency validation to supervisor by the 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, patient/family feedback, or managerial observation.
• Participate in quality improvement processes for the department and institution as assigned.
• Engage in nursing research and commit to advancing nursing science.
• Help 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, required. If experience is not relevant, completion of an RN residency program is required.
• Current NYS license as a Registered Nurse, required.
• 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, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force 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: 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.
• Additional benefits may vary by location and position.

Sign-on Bonus: $20,000 for full-time RNs (excluding management). Current employees are not eligible. Program may terminate or be suspended at leadership’s discretion.

Pay

Salary is based on qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation. Pay range: $41.81–$60.87/hour.