Staff RN

About the role

This nursing position involves assessing, planning, delegating, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating patient care, serving as a primary or accountable nurse based on unit assignment. The role emphasizes safety, effectiveness, and cost-efficiency in patient management.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and families on health promotion and disease management using available resources
• Safely administer medications, applying pharmacology knowledge and adhering to policies
• Share responsibility for staffing, resource utilization, and productivity
• Ensure compliance with nursing standards, regulations, and policies
• Participate in the Nursing Shared Governance Model, support unit initiatives, and contribute to peer review
• Engage in professional development, continuing education, and mandatory training
• Integrate current evidence-based research into practice
• Support new employees and students in their learning environment
• Perform duties related to Charge Nurse or Shift Coordinator roles when assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing school
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing and previous clinical experience in acute or ambulatory care
• Required: Current NYS RN License or Valid NYS Limited Permit for GNs
• Optional: Professional certification in nursing specialty, relevant skills certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS, TNCC)