Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery - Per Diem - Rotating

Guthrie; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Guthrie Corning Hospital in Corning, NY is seeking a Per Diem RN for the LDRP unit. The Registered Nurse provides professional, comprehensive nursing care in an acute care setting, coordinating with families and the care team to ensure safe, compassionate, evidence-based outcomes.

The role requires an active RN license in NY, BLS certification, and unit-dependent ACLS. BSN preferred; one year of RN experience encouraged.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of employment.
• BSN in Nursing preferred.
• Specialty Certification preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS is unit dependent.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patients’ care; coordinates the plan of care to achieve patient goals and optimize outcomes.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition.
• Maintains essential competencies as required by area of hire.
• Advocates for ethical and holistic care in care planning.
• Leads and participates in interprofessional learning and teamwork.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient advocacy

Information IT (EHR)

Education

Registered Nurse in the state of practice

BSN preferred

Specialty Certification preferred

BLS certification required

ACLS unit dependent

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

Position Details

Per Diem - Guthrie Corning Hospital – LDRP unit

Department Details

LDRP unit is a Women’s and Children’s services unit with 5 LDRP suites, 2 Postpartum Rooms, 2 Triage Rooms and 1 OR suite.

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional, comprehensive nursing care for patients in an acute care environment. Accountable for the delivery of coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, evidence‑based quality care to patients and families, based on individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, and appropriate care strategies throughout the lifespan. Practices in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state of employment, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the ANA scope and standards of practice. Essential functions and specific skills for the job are found in the unit specific onboarding checklist and in standards that are applicable to the specialty.

Education, License, & Certification(s)

• Registered Nurse in the State of Practice
• BSN in Nursing preferred
• Specialty Certification is preferred
• BLS certification required
• ACLS is unit dependent

Any previously agreed upon effective date for obtaining a Bachelor's degree in nursing between individuals and facilities will remain in effect, including those who transition to their position from the NLRN Program. Any contract with specific time frames for obtaining a bachelor’s degree in nursing will supersede the above point and will remain in effect.

Experience

The Registered Nurse must be a registered nurse currently licensed in the state of employment with at least one year of experience. Alternately, the Registered Nurse may have less than one year of experience if they have been transitioned to their position from the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency (NLRN) Program. Must maintain BLS certification. ACLS is unit dependent. Specifications regarding educational requirements during employment are determined by the Nursing Department and Nursing Unit.

Essential Functions

• Assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patients’ care; develops updates and coordinates the patients’ plan of care to achieve patient goals and to optimize outcomes and transitions across the continuum.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Performs and maintains the currency of essential competencies as required by a specific area of hire and population served.
• Effectively advocates for ethical and holistic care by partnering in care planning to promote the autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs of those we serve.
• Fosters a learning environment for patients/families, nursing, and other members of the healthcare team, including student; facilitates formal and informal learning for patients/families, nursing, other members of the healthcare team, and community.
• Accountable for safety, identifies and corrects problems, and integrates evidence and best practice into nursing care; uses data and evidence to improve patient outcomes; aligns patient safety, self‑safety, and environmental safety as equally important for best outcomes.
• Engages in ongoing professional development; practices at the top of license within the legal parameters of the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and specialty standards; promotes a culture of inquiry that explores, integrates, and disseminates research and evidence‑based practice.
• Demonstrates leadership as change agent using collaborative leadership skills of advocacy, influence, and innovation; partners with colleagues, delegates, coordinates care, and collaborates with others as equal members of the inter‑professional care team to integrate nursing knowledge; models professional behaviors as a representative of the nursing profession; participates in planning and presentation of educational programs.

Other Duties

• Proficiency in Information Technology, such as electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the position.
• Skill to work with a wide range of staff as part of an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff.
• Ability to use independent, critical judgment in all aspects of patient care delivery.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations.