Registered Nurse III, Acute Care - OB - Part Time

Bassett Healthcare Network; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability protection

Employer retirement match

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Bassett Healthcare Network is seeking a Registered Professional Nurse III for acute care in New York. The RN III will deliver safe patient care, coordinate interdisciplinary teams, and ensure care aligns with standards and regulations. The role includes leadership responsibilities and ongoing professional development.

The position offers a sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. NYS RN license and BLS are required, with potential travel within the network as needed.

Qualifications

• 2 year / Associate degree in Nursing, required or...
• Vocational / Technical Diploma Professional Nursing Program, required or...
• 4 year / Bachelor's degree in Nursing, preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process.
• Assess, plan, deliver, coordinate, integrate, and evaluate nursing care.
• Lead and supervise patient care provided by LPNs and support personnel.
• Adhere to approved, research-based practice standards and safety.
• Direct and supervise staff according to department guidelines.
• Writes progress notes and participates in continued education.

Skills

Training

Leadership

Clinical Skills

Multi-Tasking

Advocacy

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Vocational / Technical Diploma Professional Nursing Program

Job description

The best thing about this role

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

What you'll do

The Registered Professional Nurse III, Acute Care is accountable for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process. The RN assesses, plans, delivers, coordinates, integrates, and evaluates nursing care related to patient's needs. The RN contributes to the support of patients through interdisciplinary teamwork. The RN III is accountable to assure that care provided is consistent with applicable standards, regulations, statutes and state, federal law. Serves as a resource for other staff and clinicians as required.

• Provides nursing care and services to patients throughout the life span and in various settings consistent with educational preparation.
• Collects, analyzes and records relevant patient health data accurately, with no more than 3-5 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
• Analyzes assessment data to identify patient problems, with no more than 2-3 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation.
• Identifies expected outcomes individualized to the patient, with no more than 2-3 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation.
• Develops a plan of care that describes interventions to attain expected outcomes, with no more than 2-3 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation.
• Implements and records interventions appropriate to diagnosis or patient problem, with no more than 3-5 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation.
• Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attainment of identified goals, with no more than 2-3 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation.
• Adheres to approved, research-based practice standards, with no more than 2-3 exceptions, as measured by direct supervisory observation and random supervisory chart review.
• Directs and supervises patient care provided by LPNs and support personnel 100% of the time according to department guidelines, as measured by co-worker feedback and managerial observation.
• Demonstrates consideration of safety, effective utilization of equipment and materials, and cost in managing patient care, as measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
• Acts effectively as charge nurse, group leader or preceptor when assigned, as determined by co-worker or preceptee feedback and direct managerial observation.
• Writes a progress note that demonstrates an understanding of the patient’s status and progress towardachievement of goals (80-90%).
• Effectively precepts new staff members or students as determined by preceptee/student feedback and direct managerial observation.
• Ability to function in charge nurse or leadership capacity as determined by practice arena.
• Advocates for patients to ensure that care preserves and protects the patient’s autonomy, dignity and rights.
• Delivers care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity, 100% of the time, as measured by no significant, substantiated patient or peer complaints received by the manager/supervisor.
• Assures that patients have informed consent signed for indicated procedures, 100% of the time, as measured by random supervisory chart review.
• Acts on behalf of patients in an ethical manner 100% of the time, as measured by co-worker and patient feedback and managerial observation.
• Adheres to ANA Code of Ethics for Professional Nurses.
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in his or her area of practice.
• Provides proof of current licensure validation to supervisor. (To achieve excellence, one must do this in a proactive, timely manner prior to due date).
• Completes required unit credentialing according to departmental policy by providing documented evidence of completion to supervisor.
• Provides to supervisor evidence of completion of all required training and competency validation. (To achieve excellence, one must take personal responsibility for this task and complete by the due date).
• Participates in level appropriate number of hours of educational activity, according to pathway, related to job function annually and provides documented evidence of attendance or activity to supervisor.
• Demonstrates clinical problem-solving ability through written exemplar, patient/family feedback, co-worker report or direct managerial observation.
• Participates in quality improvement processes for the department and institution as assigned and as measured by supervisory observation.
• Provides One required annual in-service for coworkers and provides documented evidence of activity to manager.
• Demonstrates operational problem-solving ability through written exemplar, coworker report or direct managerial observation.
• Leads performance improvement initiative demonstrating good organizational skills and follow-through as determined by direct managerial observation.
• Participates in nursing research.
• Commits to an attitude of inquiry, research-based practice, and the advancement of nursing science as observed by managerial observation.
• Helps to identify clinical problems requiring investigation as measured by co-worker feedback and managerial observation.
• Assists in the collection of data within a structured format as measured by co-worker feedback and managerial observation.
• Partners with senior nurses to use research findings in clinical practice as measured by co-worker feedback and managerial observation.
• Identifies clinical problems requiring investigation as measured by co-worker feedback and managerial observation.
• Performs other duties as requested and observed by supervisor or manager.

What we need from you

Education:

• 2 year / Associate degree in Nursing, required or...
• Vocational / Technical Diploma Professional Nursing Program, required or...
• 4 year / Bachelor's degree in Nursing, preferred

***RNs who do not currently hold a BSN or higher degree in nursing must meet the educational requirements established by the State of New York (New York State’s BSN in 10 Law), including completion of a baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing within the timeframe required by applicable New York State law and regulations, unless otherwise exempt.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years Registered Nurse Experience, 1 year must have been in a relevant practice area, required
• Must be able to perform as a preceptor, required
• Previous experience as a charge nurse/leadership role, preferred

License/ Certification:

• Current NYS license as a Registered Nurse, required
• BLS certification will be required within 6 months
• Other certifications may be needed based on department requirements

Skills:

• Training
• Leadership
• Clinical Skills
• Multi-Tasking
• Advocacy
• Adaptability

Physical Requirements:

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects
• Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, kneeling, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching
• Frequent fit testing
• Constant typing, grasping, hearing, repetitive motion, seeing/ monitor/ computer use, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, walking

Hazards:

• Occasional radiation/radiant energy
• Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure

Working Conditions:

• Occasional noise, vibration, wet and/or humid
• Frequent odors

Travel:

• Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis

Total Rewards

Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match
• And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

We are also offering a sign-on bonus for this position! The bonus amounts are based on the position type and are listed below. Additional details and eligibility requirements will be discussed during the interview process. Current employees of Bassett Healthcare Network are not eligible and are encouraged to apply through the internal job board. At the discretion of leadership, this program may terminate or be suspended at any time.

Bonus Amount:

• RN (excluding management) sign-on bonuses are awarded in the amount of $20,000 for full time
• LPN sign on bonuses are awarded in the amount of $10,000 for full time

Eligible Employers:

• A.O. Fox Hospital, Bassett Medical Center, Cobleskill Regional Hospital, Little Falls Hospital, O'Connor Hospital, Valley Health Services and Valley Residential Services

Pay Transparency

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.

Pay Range Minimum:

USD $43.48/Hr.

Pay Range Maximum:

USD $64.23/Hr.

We love the difference people bring

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.