Registered Nurse Nursing Floats MHB

Catholic Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Catholic Health in Buffalo is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. The role covers nights with weekend and holiday rotation, from 6:45pm to 7:00am, with benefits included.

The nurse coordinates total patient care, engages in patient and family teaching, and collaborates with the care team to uphold nursing standards. The position requires NYS RN licensure, completion of an accredited nursing program, and current BLS; ACLS is required within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• The graduate nurse is a beginning practitioner under supervision.
• RN must be licensed in New York State.
• Graduate nurses must take boards within four months of hire.
• BLS and ACLS validations required per AHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate total nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating.
• Participate in patient and family teaching.
• Provide leadership by cooperating with nursing and other patient team members to maintain professional standards.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Direct patient care

Education to patients/families

Education

RN license for New York State

Graduate from accredited nursing program

BLS certification

ACLS certification or willingness to obtain

Job description

Shift: Shift 3

FTE: 0.626667

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Shift: Shift 3

Status: Part Time w/Benefits

FTE: 0.626667

Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Nights with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours: 6:45pm to 7:00am

Summary:

Coordinates total nursing care for the patient by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating. Participates in patient and family teaching. Provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary, nursing and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in clinical setting.

Responsibilities:

Education/Experience

• The graduate nurse is a beginning practitioner gaining experience in all of the above, always under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Registered Nurse must be currently licensed in New York State.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing currently registered in New York State. Graduate nurses must take and pass the New York state licensing boards within four (4) months of hire.
• BLS validation and revalidation in accordance to AHA standards.
• ACLS validation within 6 months of hire and revalidation in accordance with AHA standards

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Participates in educational conferences and upgrades and maintains professional knowledge and skills related to the area of responsibility, maintains confidentiality, understands legal aspects of the job function, adheres to hospital policies and procedures. Role involves a variety of problems to be solved under general guidelines, and calls for a variety of decisions, some of which are complex and must be referred to a resource person.
• Assists in directing a small group of employees performing similar or related tasks of semi-skilled nature. Instructs employees. Assigns, evaluates performance, and maintains efficiency of staff assigned to him/her.
• Have obligations to conserve supplies, equipment and time in a cost-effective environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Good mental and physical health.
• The ability to cope with stress and handle multiple priorities is required.
• May also be exposed to communicable diseases.