Registered Nurse-Surgical Step Down Unit- Full Time, Nights

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Registered Nurse in the Surgical Step Down Unit, working full-time nights. In this role, you will execute professional nursing care according to physician treatment plans, ensuring the comfort and well-being of patients and their support systems. You will assess patient needs, plan and implement treatment, observe and evaluate patient progress, and document pertinent observations. Collaboration with the interdisciplinary health team is essential to meet the holistic needs of patients.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient health data by involving the patient, family, and other healthcare providers.
• Perform initial assessments based on patient presentation and record relevant data on the nursing component of the Interdisciplinary Admission Assessment.
• Demonstrate awareness of the special needs of each age group, culture, and patients with disabilities.
• Incorporate discharge planning into the admission process and perform ongoing assessments as required.
• Analyze assessment data to identify problems and expected outcomes individualized to the patient.
• Develop and implement a family-centered plan of care, integrating cultural, ethnic, and spiritual aspects.
• Provide education to patients and families, recognizing hazards to patient safety, and maintaining a safe environment.
• Assign or delegate tasks according to the state nurse practice act and caregiver skills.
• Evaluate patient progress, document responses to interventions, and revise the plan of care as needed.
• Communicate with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in activities supporting customer satisfaction and the evaluation of nursing practices.
• Engage in professional development and maintain a working knowledge of nursing principles, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications

• Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice acquired through completion of a two-year training at an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current New York State license as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• BLS certification and de-escalation training.
• ACLS (required for ICU, Float Pool, Emergency Dept).
• TCAR Certification (required for SICU, PACU).
• For Emergency Dept: PALS, TNCC (within the first year).
• Behavioral health RNs: CPI and BERT training within the first 6 months.
• *BLS, ACLS, PALS must be through AHA*.

Skills

• Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients and families, demonstrating cultural diversity and customer service excellence.
• Clear communication in verbal and written formats.
• Analytical ability to assess and develop solutions to clinical situations or unit problems.
• Ability to frequently lift/carry more than 75 lbs and push/pull more than 100 lbs.
• Physical abilities including bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, and reaching above shoulders.

Preferred Qualifications

• For ED RN: 1 year Med Surg experience.
• For Med Surg Float Pool: 1 year Med Surg experience.
• For Critical Care: 1 year ICU/SDU experience.
• For ASU RN: 1 year critical care experience preferred.
• BSN preferred.
• PALS preferred.
• Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia (e.g., CAPA) preferred.
• Experience in patient assessment, education, and care planning for pre and post-operative patients.
• Prior experience in discharge planning and coordination of perioperative patients.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $106,916.04 - $138,356.04 annually. Actual salaries depend on factors such as experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. This range does not include bonuses, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.