Registered Nurse Medical Surgical

Job TitlePerforms an age specific plan of care for a designated group of patients using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments. Uses leadership skills/clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and directing/delegating activities of the patient care unit team.Job responsibilities include conducting patient interviews, explaining policies and procedures, assessing patient's health status, developing patient outcome statements, implementing the plan of care, and accurately interpreting and implementing treatment regimen as prescribed by the physician.Accurately administers medications, educates patients and significant others related to drug and food interactions, and performs related duties as required.All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.Job QualificationGraduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred. Must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two (2) years and obtain a BSN Degree within five (5) years of job entry date.Current License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).