Registered Nurse III, Ambulatory Care, Per Diem

About the role

You will join an innovative, patient-focused culture dedicated to improving community health and quality of life. As a Registered Professional Nurse III in Ambulatory Care, you will deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care across the lifespan and settings consistent with your preparation.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver, coordinate, integrate, and evaluate nursing care using the nursing process.
• Collect and record patient health data accurately; collaborate with the care team to contribute to the plan of care.
• Analyze assessment data to identify patient problems and continuously meet care coordination needs.
• Identify individualized expected outcomes and evaluate patient response to the plan of care; adjust as needed with the inter-professional team.
• Implement and document interventions appropriate to diagnosis or patient problem; evaluate progress toward goals and initiate outcome improvement activities.
• Adhere to approved, research-based practice standards; direct and supervise care provided by LPNs and support personnel.
• Perform and document Point of Care (POC) testing and quality control per established laboratory policies; maintain reagents, supplies, and equipment.
• Act as group leader or preceptor when assigned; advocate for patients to preserve autonomy, dignity, and rights.
• Deliver care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner sensitive to patient diversity.
• Ensure 100% informed consent for indicated procedures, as measured by random supervisory chart review.
• Acquire and maintain current knowledge and skills; provide proof of current BLS validation to supervisor.
• Complete required unit credentialing and training/competency validation per departmental policy.
• Develop a plan of care with minimal exceptions; implement and record interventions with minimal exceptions; evaluate progress with minimal exceptions.
• Provide an annual in-service for co-workers and submit documented evidence to supervisor.
• Demonstrate clinical problem-solving ability through written exemplar, patient/family feedback, co-worker report, or managerial observation.
• Perform similar or related duties as requested or directed.
• Complete the triennial professional nursing pathway for current practice level and provide evidence to supervisor.

Education

• 2-year/Associate Degree in Nursing, OR
• Vocational/Technical Diploma from a Professional Nursing Program, OR
• 4-year/Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

All RNs hired without a BSN must enroll in a bachelor’s prepared nursing program within 4 years of hire and complete the BSN within 10 years. RNs licensed on or before 12/19/17 are exempt from this requirement.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of Registered Nurse experience.
• At least 1 year of RN experience must be in a relevant practice area.
• Previous experience as a charge nurse or in a leadership role is preferred.

License / Certification

• Current New York State license as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Additional certifications may be required based on department needs.

Skills

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

Physical Requirements

• Medium Work – Exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, up to 20 lbs. frequently, and up to 10 lbs. constantly to move objects.
• Occasional: balancing, climbing, crouching, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching.
• Frequent: fit testing; typing/clerical/dexterity; grasping; hearing; repetitive motion; seeing/monitor/computer use; standing; stooping; talking; visual acuity (color, depth, perception); walking.

Hazards

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

Working Conditions

• Occasional: noise, vibration, wet and/or humid environments.
• Frequent: odors.

Travel

Occasional travel may be required; 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 available for this position (details discussed during interviews; not eligible for current Bassett employees).

Pay

Salary range: $39.79 – $60.20 per hour, based on qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation.