Clinical Nurse II Colorectal Surgery & Urology Unit C2

RemoteWorker US; South Bethlehem (NY); On-site; USD 72,072 - 74,229; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in South Bethlehem seeks a Registered Nurse to join the Colorectal Surgery & Urology Unit. The role involves administering medications, implementing treatment plans, and collaborating with the nursing team to ensure optimal patient care. Candidates must hold a valid NYS RN license and maintain BLS/ACLS certifications. This position operates on the night shift and offers competitive compensation within the stated salary range.

Qualifications

• Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license.
• Obtains and maintains certification in BLS/ACLS/PALS/TNCC.
• Ability to improve job performance through continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Implements physician orders and administers medications.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests for patient assessment.
• Collaborates with nursing team to create a Plan of Care.

Skills

Patient care management

IV administration

Medication administration

Diagnostic test evaluation

Education

Graduate of a professional academic nursing program

Current NYS Registered Nurse license

Job description

Department/Unit: Colorectal Surgery & Urology - C2

Work Shift: Night (United States of America)

Salary Range: $72,072.00 - $74,229.26

Salary Range: $34.65 - $35.69

Colorectal Surgery & Urology:

The Colorectal Surgery and Urology Unit consists of 22 semi-private rooms. This Post-Surgical setting cares for patients that have undergone colorectal and urologic surgery.

Procedures performed on unit:

Assist with chest tube insertion, central lines, wound vac changes, NG, Cortrak, catheter, indwelling catheters.

The Registered Professional Nurse assesses, coordinates, plans, directs, implements and manages the needs of assigned patients throughout the episode of care with a focus on progress toward discharge, including during transitions within the acute care stay. The nurse assures that competent, compassionate patient care is uniformly provided to customers including referring facilities, hospital staff and patients in the inpatient, ambulatory, and community settings.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures and special tests, and documents treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions.
• Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered.
• Applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.
• Administers over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered.
• Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients.
• Directs and guides ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of a professional academic nursing program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree is conferred.
• Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license.
• Obtains and maintains certification in BLS/ACLS/PALS/TNCC.
• Ability to improve job performance through continuing education.

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