Registered Nurse II, Acute Care - Medical Inpatient Unit

About the role

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process.
• Assesses, plans, delivers, coordinates, integrates, and evaluates nursing care related to patient needs.
• Contributes to the support of patients through interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Provides nursing care and services to patients throughout the life span and in various settings consistent with educational preparation.
• Collects, analyzes and records relevant patient health data accurately, with no more than 3–5 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
• Analyzes assessment data to identify patient problems, with no more than 2–3 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation.
• Identifies expected outcomes individualized to the patient, with no more than 2–3 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation.
• Develops a plan of care that describes interventions to attain expected outcomes, with no more than 2–3 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation.
• Implements and records interventions appropriate to diagnosis or patient problem, with no more than 3–5 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation.
• Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attainment of identified goals, with no more than 2–3 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation.
• Adheres to approved, research-based practice standards, with no more than 2–3 exceptions, as measured by direct supervisory observation and random supervisory chart review.
• Directs and supervises patient care provided by LPNs and support personnel 100% of the time according to department guidelines, as measured by co-worker feedback and managerial observation.
• Demonstrates consideration of safety, effective utilization of equipment and materials, and cost in managing patient care, as measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
• Acts effectively as charge nurse, group leader or preceptor when assigned, as determined by co-worker or preceptee feedback and direct managerial observation.
• Writes a progress note that demonstrates an understanding of the patient’s status and progress toward achievement of goals (80–90%).
• Ability to function in charge nurse or leadership capacity as determined by practice arena.
• Advocates for patients to ensure that care preserves and protects the patient’s autonomy, dignity and rights.
• Delivers care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity, 100% of the time, as measured by no significant, substantiated patient or peer complaints received by the manager/supervisor.
• Assures that patients have informed consent signed for indicated procedures, 100% of the time, as measured by random supervisory chart review.
• Acts on behalf of patients in an ethical manner 100% of the time, as measured by co-worker and patient feedback and managerial observation.
• Adheres to ANA Code of Ethics for Professional Nurses.
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in his or her area of practice.
• Provides proof of current licensure validation to supervisor.
• Completes required unit credentialing according to departmental policy by providing documented evidence of completion to supervisor.
• Provides to supervisor evidence of completion of all required training and competency validation.
• Participates in level-appropriate number of hours of educational activity, according to pathway, related to job function annually and provides documented evidence of attendance or activity to supervisor.
• Demonstrates clinical problem-solving ability through written exemplar, patient/family feedback, co-worker report or direct managerial observation.
• Participates in quality improvement processes for the department and institution as assigned and as measured by supervisory observation.
• Participates in nursing research.
• Commits to an attitude of inquiry, research-based practice, and the advancement of nursing science as observed by managerial observation.
• Helps to identify clinical problems requiring investigation as measured by co-worker feedback and managerial observation.
• Assists in the collection of data within a structured format as measured by co-worker feedback and managerial observation.
• Partners with senior nurses to use research findings in clinical practice as measured by co-worker feedback and managerial observation.
• Performs other duties as requested and observed by supervisor or manager.

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

All RNs hired and do not currently hold a BSN will be expected to demonstrate enrollment in a bachelor’s prepared nursing program within 4 years of hire. BSN must be completed within 10 years. RNs licensed on or before 12/19/17 are/remain exempt from this requirement.

Experience

• Minimum one year experience as a Registered Nurse; if experience is not relevant, Registered Nurse II must complete RN residency program

License / Certification

• Current NYS license as a Registered Nurse, required
• BLS certification required within 6 months
• Other certifications may be needed based on department requirements

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
• 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

Occasional travel – The job may require travel from time to time, 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 including an employer match

Pay

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Pay Range: Minimum USD $41.81/Hr. – Maximum USD $60.87/Hr.