Staff Nurse Specialty Care

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) protects, promotes, and optimizes health and abilities, prevents illness and injury, and alleviates suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human responses and advocacy in the care of individuals and families. The RN is responsible and accountable for compliance with all standards of practice and professional development in accordance with the New York State Nurse Practice Act, United Health Services policies, ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the Bill of Patient Rights. The RN promotes a caring and healing environment for patient-centered care.

Job Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, delegate, coordinate, implement, and evaluate nursing care in managing a group of patients, serving as a primary nurse and/or accountable nurse, when designated by unit assignment and consideration of factors related to safety, effectiveness, competency, cost, and impact.
• Educate patients and families in health promotion and disease management using available resources.
• Utilize a working knowledge of pharmacology and safely administer medications according to UHS Hospitals policy.
• Share in responsibility for productivity and effective resource utilization, including staffing, time management, supplies, and services.
• Comply with all nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and UHS policies.
• Actively participate in and support the Nursing Shared Governance Model by supporting the Unit Council, participating in improvement initiatives, and contributing to peer review practices.
• Engage in professional development, continuing nursing education, and complete all mandatory education requirements.
• Integrate nursing research and current evidence into practice.
• Provide a supportive learning environment for new employees and students.
• Perform duties related to the Charge Nurse or Shift Coordinator role when assigned.
• Participate in the Clinical Ladder Program as knowledge and expertise develop.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• Six (6) months – three (3) years of Nursing (RN) experience.
• Collaboration.
• Communication (verbal & written).
• Judgement/Critical Thinking.
• Organizational Understanding.
• Planning (Organizing, Time Management).
• Problem Solving.
• Quality.
• Reliability.
• Safety and Risk Management.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting.

Schedule Notes

CVOR RN - Experience in Cardiovascular OR required

WORK HOURS: 4, 10-hour shifts M-F (7a-5:30p)

May be asked to staff general OR if cardiac volume is low

CALL HOURS: 2 to 3 shifts per week (These shifts span from the end of your shift to the start of your next shift. Usually 5:30p-6a) Every other weekend (24 hours on Saturday, 24 hours on Sunday)

Join us in Johnson City, NY, where you can enjoy a vibrant community with a small-town feel, offering a great quality of life and numerous recreational opportunities.