Clinical Nurse III - C6: Post-Surgical Short Stay

RemoteWorker US; Feura Bush (NY); On-site; USD 76,396 - 126,730; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution is seeking a compassionate Nurse to contribute to patient care. Responsibilities include administering medications, evaluating diagnostic tests, and collaborating with the nursing team. Candidates must hold a current NYS RN license and have 1-3 years of clinical experience. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential for this night shift position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-3 years of previous clinical RN experience in Med‑Surg or Progressive Care.
• Demonstrates ability to apply problem-solving tools and techniques in support of quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Implements physician orders and administers medications.
• Orders and evaluates diagnostic tests.
• Assesses patient needs and responses to care.
• Provides primary and emergency care for injuries and illnesses.
• Collaborates with the nursing team for patient care planning.

Skills

Excellent communication

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Time-management

Knowledge of quality concepts

Education

Graduate of a professional academic nursing program

Current NYS Registered Nurse license

Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Department/Unit

Short Stay Surgical

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Salary Range

$76,396.32 - $126,730.61

Job Description Summary

The clinical Nurse contributes to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families and colleagues through displays of kindness and active listening. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee’s work is valuable and contributes to the success of the Mission.

Job Description (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.
• 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) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Minimum of 1-3 years of previous clinical RN experience in Med‑Surg or Progressive Care.
• Excellent communication, prioritization, organizational and time‑management skills.
• 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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