Registered Nurse- Med-Surg
About the Role
The registered nurse provides assessment, care planning, and direct delivery of treatment using professional nursing care processes in a patient and family-centered manner. This role adheres to licensure and regulatory scope and standards, as well as established hospital policies, procedures, and protocols.
Responsibilities
- Performs a comprehensive patient assessment to identify patient and family needs.
- Develops and implements a comprehensive plan of care involving the patient and the family.
- Performs and documents direct patient and family-centered care and patient education according to nursing standards of practice.
- Identifies and responds to patient conditions to achieve positive patient outcomes.
- Performs discharge planning to ensure safe and appropriate transition of care.
- Directs and delegates care provided by unlicensed team members.
- Provides world-class customer service to patients and families.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school program.
- Current, unrestricted New York State registered professional nursing license.
- AHA BLS certification upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- BSN from an accredited nursing school program.
- National Certification.
Physical Requirements
Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires frequent walking, standing, or squatting.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
Schedule
12-hour day shift with weekend requirement. 37.5 scheduled weekly hours.
Pay
Pay Range: $42.03 - $57.45 (base pay range for a successful full-time applicant). Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
Union: NYSNA (CPH). Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible.