Staff RN

Sign‐on Incentive:

Experienced candidates may be eligible for a sign‐on bonus of up to $15,000.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assesses, plans, delegates, coordinates, implements, and evaluates nursing care for a group of patients, serving as a primary nurse and/or accountable nurse when designated by unit assignment, considering factors related to safety, effectiveness, competency, cost, and impact

• Educates patients and families in health promotion and disease management using available resources

• Utilizes a working knowledge of pharmacology and safely administers medications according to United Health Services policy

• Shares responsibility for productivity and effective resource utilization including staffing, time management, supplies, and services

• Complies with all nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and United Health Services policies

• Actively participates in and supports the Nursing Shared Governance Model by supporting the Unit Council, participating in improvement initiatives, and contributing to peer review practices

• Actively engages in professional development, continuing nursing education, and completes all mandatory education requirements

• Integrates nursing research and current evidence into practice

• Provides a supportive learning environment for new employees and students

• Performs duties related to the Charge Nurse or Shift Coordinator role when assigned

Education/Experience

Minimum Required:

• A graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
• Preferred:
• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
• Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting

License/Certification

Minimum Required:

• Current NYS RN License or Valid NYS Limited Permit to practice as a GN

Preferred:

• Professional certification in a related nursing specialty
• Relevant skills certification (i.e., ACLS, PALS, TNCC) as required by home unit assigned.

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