Registered Nurse

Delfos; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver direct patient care. This role involves collaboration with the healthcare team and adherence to standards of nursing practice. Ideal candidates should have graduated from an accredited nursing school, possess BLS certification, and ideally have one year of acute care nursing experience. The position emphasizes teamwork, communication, and decision-making skills, along with a commitment to patient rights and safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing school with current state registration.
• One year of acute care nursing experience preferred for areas other than medical surgical.
• Knowledge of current nursing, medical, and health trends.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and collaborates with healthcare team.
• Utilizes nursing process to meet patient needs.
• Adheres to infection control standards.

Skills

Teamwork & Adaptability

Assessment Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Planning & Organizing

Sound Problem-Solving

Stress Tolerance

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

About the job Registered Nurse

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Registered Nurse.

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care. The Registered Nurse collaborates with patients, family / significant others, peers, physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the delivery of healthcare services to patients. The Registered Nurse assesses the patient's needs, plans care, and implements and evaluates the medical and nursing regimens in accordance with the hospital and nursing philosophy, policies / procedures, and standards. He or she demonstrates leadership skills and commitment to professional accountability and growth.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities Includes The Following

• Understands and adheres to the Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• Utilizes the nursing process to meet the age-specific needs of the patient in all aspects of care : biophysical, psychosocial, education, safety / environment and discharge planning
• Utilizes appropriate steps in the decision-making process to include recognition and priority setting related to patient care and unit-based issues. Addresses issues with appropriate actions
• Collaborates and communicates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Integrates patient rights and nursing ethics into work practice
• Adheres to infection control standards to reduce the risk of nosocomial infections to patients and staff.
• Adheres to the tenets of the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals
• Delegates activities to ancillary staff as it relates to the State Nurse Practice Act
• Adheres to the ANA Code of Nursing Ethics & Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice
• Supports, promotes, and practices within the Professional Nursing Practice Model
• Sustains and advances the Magnet model
• Participates in the Performance Improvement initiatives
• Completes competency requirements
• Attends mandatory in-services
• Attends staff meetings as required / requested
• Utilizes cost containment practices
• Assumes Charge Nurse responsibility
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current state registration.
• Knowledge of current nursing, medical, and health trends and practices in the rendering of patient care.
• One year of acute care nursing experience preferred for areas other than medical surgical or step-down
• BLS certification (through American Heart Association) is required.

Core Competencies

• Teamwork & Adaptability
• Acts as a Professional Role Model
• Assessment Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills (both verbal and written)
• Attention to Detail
• Planning & Organizing
• Sound Problem-Solving, Judgment, and Decision-Making Skills
• Stress Tolerance