RNH - Registered Nurse

About the Role

Utilize the nursing process in the provision of direct patient care. Responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating, and coordinating all care provided to assigned patients. Delivery of care is based on the standards of care and practices established by the Department of Nursing and other policies and procedures (hospital, nursing, multidisciplinary). Diagnose and treat human responses to actual and potential health problems through services such as case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of care supportive or restorative of life and well-being. Supervise patient care provided by licensed practical nurses (LPNs), registered nurses on permit (RNP), nursing attendants, technicians, and supplemental staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess the immediate and continuing care needs of the patient/significant other.
• Develop comprehensive and current plans of care which include physical needs, patient teaching, discharge planning, and psychosocial/spiritual needs.
• Provide direct patient care based on assessed needs and the medical regimen. Oversees and ensures the provision of all aspects of care for the patient.
• Supervises the care provided by other nursing personnel as defined in the scope of practice.
• Observe, evaluate, document, and communicate to relevant team members the patient's response to illness and/or therapeutic modalities. Ensures timely reassessment of patient responses to treatment and when significant changes occur in patient condition and/or diagnosis.
• Coordinate the overall plan of care to ensure implementation of nursing interventions and consistency with the medical regimen.
• Establish priorities for care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and initiate follow-up, as indicated, to ensure timely provision of patient care and therapeutic modalities.
• Assure the plan of care integrates age-specific care needs (e.g., pediatrics, geriatrics) as defined in the unit scope of care.
• Accept responsibility and accountability for nursing interventions and outcomes based on professional clinical judgments.
• Participate in QI activities related to patient care delivery and the development of nursing/hospital standards.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively, manage stressful situations appropriately, and facilitate interpersonal relationships with other disciplines.
• Participates in the orientation of nursing staff.
• Assumes charge responsibilities as delegated by the Nurse/Manager designee.
• Ensures appropriate coverage of all patients by assisting and relieving co-workers, and working on other units as assigned.
• Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, significant others, and staff.
• Serves as a clinical resource for student nurses.
• Participates in meetings, committees, conferences, and educational programs.
• Participates in research and pilot projects supported by the Nursing Department.
• Demonstrates responsibility for continuing professional growth and education, including attendance at staff development and continuing education programs, pursuance of baccalaureate/graduate degrees in nursing, and appropriate professional certifications.
• Participates in appropriate professional and community organizations.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of accredited nursing program(s). Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Experience: No experience required, some preferred. Ability to fully utilize BHMC’s electronic record systems, equipment, and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.
• Knowledge and Skills: Good interpersonal skills.
• Licenses, Certifications: Licensed and currently registered as a professional nurse in New York State.

Physical Requirements

• Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day.
• Will be required to stoop, bend, lift, and carry items weighing up to 10 pounds for routine performance of essential functions.
• Able to lift up to 100 pounds, if necessary, to assist lifting and moving patients.
• An individual in this position may be exposed to: adverse indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, bloodborne pathogens, physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks), and chemical hazards.

Pay

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and can be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., site, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity).