Clinical Nurse III Colorectal Surgery & Urology C2

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Johnsonville, NY, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Colorectal Surgery & Urology Unit. This position involves administering medications, assessing patient needs, and collaborating with a healthcare team in a post-surgical setting. Candidates must hold a current NYS RN license and appropriate certifications. Competitive salary range from $76,396.32 to $126,730.61, with a focus on compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Current NYS Registered Nurse license required.
• Certification in BLS/ACLS/PALS/TNCC is mandatory.
• Commitment to continuing education for performance improvement.

Responsibilities

• Implements physician orders and administers medications.
• Orders and evaluates diagnostic tests.
• Collaborates to create a Plan of Care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Collaboration with healthcare team

Interpreting diagnostic tests

Education

Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Department/Unit: Colorectal Surgery & Urology - C2

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Salary Range: $76,396.32 - $126,730.61

Salary Range: $36.73 - $60.93

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 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 BLS/ACLS/PALS/TNCC.
• Ability to improve job performance through continuing education.

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