Registered Nurse

Actalent; Village of East Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver safe, evidence-based care in a busy clinical setting in East Syracuse, NY. The role involves collaborating with physicians to implement treatment plans, managing medications under orders, and educating patients and families for self-management. The position is contract-to-hire with daytime hours from 8:00 a.m.

to 4:00 p.m. on site. A current RN license and ACLS certification, plus 3+ years of nursing experience, are required to ensure

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• ACLS certification required.
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience.
• Care management and coordination experience.
• Ability to apply standards of care and practice guidelines.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent patient education and counseling abilities.
• Attention to detail in medication management and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prescribe medication dosages, routes, and frequencies under physician orders, considering patient characteristics.
• Develop individualized treatment plans under physician direction using evidence-based guidelines.
• Prescribe medications as authorized and select based on efficacy, safety, and cost.
• Counsel patients on medication regimens, side effects, and interactions.
• Recommend interventions to support behavior change and health risk reduction.
• Educate patients and families on self-management of illnesses and care plans.
• Coordinate and optimize patient care across the continuum.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, and outcomes.

Skills

RN license

ACLS certification

3+ years nursing experience

Care management

Scientific rationale usage

Critical thinking

Patient education

Documentation accuracy

Job description

Job Title: Registered NurseJob Description

This Registered Nurse position focuses on delivering safe, evidence-based care by collaborating closely with physicians to implement treatment plans, prescribe and manage medications as authorized, and provide comprehensive patient education. The role emphasizes clinical judgment, patient counseling, and care management to support individuals with acute and chronic conditions.

Responsibilities

• Prescribe medication dosages, routes, and frequencies under physician orders, taking into account patient characteristics such as age and gender.

• Develop individualized treatment plans under physician direction, using scientific rationale, established standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.

• Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost within the scope of practice and as legally authorized by the physician.

• Counsel patients on prescribed drug regimens, including correct usage, possible side effects, and potential interactions with food supplements, over-the-counter medications, and herbal remedies, as directed by the physician.

• Recommend interventions to help patients modify behaviors associated with health risks, following physician guidance.

• Educate patients and their families on self-management of acute and chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to each patients specific needs and circumstances.

• Participate in care management activities to coordinate and optimize patient care across the continuum.

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of all patient assessments, interventions, education, and outcomes in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.

Essential Skills

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

• At least 3+ years of nursing experience.

• Proficiency in care management, including coordinating and monitoring patient care.

• Ability to apply scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines when implementing treatment plans.

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills to support safe medication prescribing under physician orders.

• Excellent patient education and counseling skills, with the ability to explain complex medical information in clear, understandable terms.

• Attention to detail and accuracy in medication management, documentation, and communication with the care team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience counseling patients on medication regimens, side effects, and interactions with supplements, over-the-counter medications, and herbal remedies.

• Demonstrated ability to support behavior change interventions related to health risk reduction.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build trust with patients, families, and the healthcare team.

• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.

• Ability to adapt patient education to diverse individual circumstances and learning needs.

Work Environment

The position follows a consistent daytime schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., including a 30-minute paid lunch period. The work environment supports a balanced schedule while providing direct patient care in a professional clinical setting. You will collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals, use standard nursing equipment and clinical tools, and work within established protocols and guidelines to deliver high-quality patient care.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of East Syracuse, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in East Syracuse,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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