Registered Nurse III, Acute Care - Recovery

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.
• Affirms the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses, plans, delivers, coordinates, integrates, and evaluates nursing care related to patient's needs.
• Contributes to the support of patients through interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Ensures care provided is consistent with applicable standards, regulations, statutes, and state, federal law.
• Serves as a resource for other staff and clinicians as required.
• Provides nursing care and services to patients throughout the life span and in various settings consistent with educational preparation.
• Captures, analyzes, and records relevant patient health data accurately.
• Analyzes assessment data to identify patient problems.
• Identifies expected outcomes individualized to the patient.
• Develops a plan of care that describes interventions to attain expected outcomes.
• Implements and records interventions appropriate to diagnosis or patient problem.
• Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attainment of identified goals.
• Directs and supervises patient care provided by LPNs and support personnel 100% of the time according to department guidelines.
• Demonstrates consideration of safety, effective utilization of equipment and materials, and cost in managing patient care.
• Functions in charge nurse, group leader, or preceptor capacity when assigned.
• Writes a progress note that demonstrates an understanding of the patient’s status and progress toward achievement of goals.
• 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.
• 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.
• Provides proof of current licensure validation to supervisor.
• Completes required unit credentialing according to departmental policy.
• Provides to supervisor 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.
• Participates in quality improvement processes for the department and institution.
• Participates in nursing research.
• Identifies clinical problems requiring investigation.
• Partners with senior nurses to use research findings in clinical practice.
• Performs other duties as requested.

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.
• Minimum 3 years Registered Nurse Experience, 1 year must have been in a relevant practice area, required.
• Must be able to perform as a preceptor, required.
• Previous experience as a charge nurse/leadership role, preferred.
• Current NYS license as a Registered Nurse, 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: Minimum 3 years Registered Nurse Experience, 1 year must have been in a relevant practice area, required.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current NYS license as a Registered Nurse, required.
• Training: Leadership, Clinical Skills, Multi-Tasking, Advocacy, Adaptability.

Skills

• Leadership
• Clinical Skills
• 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.
• 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 from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis.

Benefits

Bassett Healthcare Network offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

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

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position. For more details, please refer to the benefits section of the job description or contact your HR representative.

Total Rewards

We offer a sign-on bonus for this position! The bonus amounts are based on the position type and are listed below:

• RN (excluding management): $20,000 for full time.
• LPN: $10,000 for full time.

Additional details and eligibility requirements will be discussed during the interview process.