Registered Nurse III, Ambulatory Care - Women's Health - Mon-Fri
Bassett Healthcare Network · Cooperstown, NY · 3 days ago
Healthcare$39.79/hrFull-time
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.
- Affords assessments, planning, delivery, coordination, integration, and evaluation of nursing care related to patient needs.
- Contributes to the support of patients through interdisciplinary teamwork.
- Serves as a resource and mentor to department staff.
- Participates in research, committee work, and professional organizations, both internal and external.
- Provides nursing care and services to patients throughout the life span and in various settings consistent with educational preparation.
- Collects and records relevant patient health data accurately and collaborates with the care team to contribute to the plan of care.
- Analyzes assessment data to identify patient problems and utilizes data to continuously meet care coordination needs.
- Identifies expected outcomes individualized to the patient.
- Evaluates patient response to plan of care and works in collaboration with the inter-professional team to make any needed adjustments.
- Implements and records interventions appropriate to diagnosis or patient problem.
- Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attainment of identified goals and initiates or participates in patient outcome improvement activities.
- Adheres to approved, research-based practice standards.
- Directs and supervises patient care provided by LPNs and support personnel.
- Performs and documents Point of Care (POC) testing and quality control in accordance with established laboratory policies and procedures.
- Maintains and documents testing reagents/supplies and equipment according to established laboratory procedures.
- Acts effectively as a group leader or preceptor when assigned.
- 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.
- Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in his or her area of practice.
- Provides proof of current BLS validation to supervisor.
- Completes required unit credentialing according to departmental policy by providing documented evidence of completion to supervisor.
- Provides to supervisor /manager evidence of completion of all required training and competency validation.
- 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.
- Adheres to approved, research-based practice standards.
- Directs and supervises patient care provided by LPNs and support personnel.
- Maintains and documents testing reagents/supplies and equipment according to established laboratory procedures.
- Acts effectively as a group leader or preceptor when assigned.
- 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.
- Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in his or her area of practice.
- Provides proof of current BLS 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.
- Performs Similar or related duties as requested or directed.
- Triennial completion of professional nursing pathway for current practice level and provides evidence of completion to supervisor.
- Provides an annual in-service for co-workers and provides documented evidence of activity to supervisor.
- Demonstrates clinical problem-solving ability through written exemplar, patient/family feedback, co-worker report or direct managerial observation.
Requirements
- 2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing, required or Vocational / Technical Diploma Professional Nursing Program, required or 4 year / Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, required.
- All RN’s 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. RN’s licensed on or before 12/19/17 are/remain exempt from this requirement.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years Registered Nurse experience, required.
- Minimum1-year Registered Nurse experience must be within relevant practice area, required.
- Previous experience as a charge nurse/leadership role, preferred.
Skills
- Leadership
- Clinical Skills
- Multi-Tasking
- Attention to Detail
- Advocacy
- Adaptability
- Training
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, pulling, pushing, reaching.
- Frequent fit testing.
- Constant typing/clerical/dexterity, grasping, hearing, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), walking.
- Occasional noise, vibration, wet and/or humid.
- Frequent odors.
Working Conditions
- Occasional noise, vibration, wet and/or humid.
- Frequent odors.
- Occasional radiation/radiant energy.
- Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure.
Total Rewards
- Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time.
- Medical, dental and vision insurance.
- Life insurance and disability protection.
- Retail benefits including an employer match.
- And more!
Bonus Information
- RN (excluding management) sign-on bonuses are awarded in the amount of $20,000 for full time.
- LPN sign on bonuses are awarded in the amount of $10,000 for full time.
Pay Range
Minimum USD $39.79/Hr. Pay Range Maximum USD $60.20/Hr.