Clinical Nurse II- Critical Care Float Pool - 36 hr/week, Nights

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Clinical Nurse in Pattersonville, NY. The role involves assessing and managing patient care, administering medications, and collaborating with the nursing team. Candidates must have a current NYS RN license and 1-3 years of clinical experience, including Telemetry or ICU work. This position offers a competitive salary range of $72,072 - $74,229 annually, with a nightly work shift.

Qualifications

• Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license.
• Graduate of a professional academic nursing program.
• Obtains and maintains certification in BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of clinical RN experience required.
• Minimum of 1 year of Telemetry or ICU experience required.

Responsibilities

• Implements physician orders and administers medications.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests.
• Assesses and evaluates patient needs.
• Provides primary and emergency care.
• Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care.

Skills

Patient care management

Medication administration

Collaboration with nursing team

Diagnostic test evaluation

Sound nursing judgment

Education

NY State Registered Nurse license

Professional academic nursing program

Job description

Department/Unit: Critical Care Float Pool

Work Shift: Night (United States of America)

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

The Clinical 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 Clinical Nurse is responsible for the delivery and coordination of patient care provided by the caregiving team. S/he 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.

Hourly Range: $34.65 - $35.69

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• 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.
• Provides primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
• 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 maintains 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 Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Minimum of 1-3 years of clinical RN experience is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of Telemetry or ICU experience is required.
• Ability to improve job performance through continuing education.
• Possesses knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving tools and techniques and demonstrates ability to apply in support of departmental and patient care quality improvement.

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