Registered Nurse - Psych Unit, Per Diem Nights

JOB SUMMARY Develops and maintains an environment which supports service excellence behaviors. Provides a safe environment for patients, visitors and/or employees by being aware of the safety and health policies of the hospital and adhering to and enhancing these policies via the identification/reporting/correcting of unsafe conditions. Complies with established department/hospital policies, rules and regulations. Demonstrates the knowledge and judgment needed to utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate each patient’s nursing care. Demonstrates respect for the rights of all patients and provides considerate, respectful care focused on each patient’s individual needs. Provides a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees. Demonstrates accountability and responsibility for his/her own work performance. Acquires, maintains and demonstrates current knowledge and competency in nursing practice. Demonstrates a commitment to service excellence and quality improvement. Demonstrates a leadership role through clinical practice, supervision and teaching. Demonstrates competent clinical and decision making skills. Demonstrates the ability to assess, treat and care for the unique needs of geriatric patients. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduate from an accredited nursing program. Licensure/Registration/Certification: Currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State. BLS required. Working Conditions: Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Some occupational risk Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc. Credentials: RN, BLS Company: Putnam Hospital Center Org Unit: 935 Department: Psych Unit Exempt: No Hourly Rate: $44.88-$68.11 #J-18808-Ljbffr