Staff Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical Observation - Per Diem - Various Shifts

Staff Registered Nurse - Medical/SurgicalAre you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.The Staff Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Cares for ages Pediatric through advanced age and end of life.Responsibilities include:Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients and documents findings in the EMRPerforms admission assessment within six hours of admission or in accordance with specific unit standards. Reviews and acknowledges all MD orders for assigned patientsIdentifies and documents nursing diagnosis on patients' plan of care promptlyIdentifies and documents patient/family/significant other teaching needs upon admissionIdentifies discharge-planning needs of patient/family/significant other of admissionDevelops, discusses, and communicates a realistic problem list (plan of care) for each patient, in collaboration with each patient/family/significant other in order to address all identified needs. Plan of care will include nursing diagnosis statement for each identified problemDevelops patient/family/significant other teaching and discharge plan as per unit standardDemonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patientDemonstrates knowledge of hospital policies and procedures for verifying, scanning, administering, and recording medicationsDemonstrates knowledge of commonly used meds: action, dose, and side effects. Observes five Rs for administering meds: right patient, right drug, right dose, right method, and right timeDemonstrates proper procedures in all methods of medication administration. Administers blood and blood products competently following hospital policy and proceduresInitiates and maintains IV access according to hospital policy and proceduresAssesses and documents IV site q4o or per unit standard, ensures IV site is labeled AATEvaluates the identified problems, care provided, and patient's responses are reassessed in order to meet patient and family needs to ensure overall quality of care deliveredReassessment of plan of care is done every shiftAssesses the patient/significant other's response to teaching plan in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the planBased on reassessment, plan of care will remain the same or be modified to meet the patient/significant others identified needsFunctions as a role model for current and new staff. Facilitates problem resolution among peersDemonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with staff and nurse leaders toward the organizationPerforms all responsibilities/duties required by the unit/med-surg division as specific to the scope of service to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressedDemonstrates knowledge of procedures and theories related to the care of the orthopedic patientDemonstrates knowledge of procedures and theories of PCA and epidural pain management modalities. Consistently documents pre/post pain med assessmentsDemonstrated knowledge and procedures of theories of capillary blood glucose testingFollows MD orders and accurately documents I & O'sUtilizes appropriate PPE and precautions prnEducation:2 Year/Associate Degree in Nursing, required4 Year/Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferredLicensure/Certifications:Valid NYS RN license, requiredBLS, ACLS Certifications will be required within 6 months of hireNational Certifications, preferredSkills:AccountabilityClinical SkillsCommunicationCritical ThinkingInteracting with PeopleMulti-TaskingPhysical Requirements:Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objectsOccasional climbing, crouching, kneeling, stoopingFrequent typing/clerical/dexterity, grasping, hearing, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, standing, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), walkingConstant fit testingHazards:Occasional chemical, explosives, mechanical, radiation/radiant energyFrequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposureWorking Conditions:Occasional odorsTravel:No travel requiredBassett Healthcare Network's commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick timeMedical, dental and vision insuranceLife insurance and disability protectionRetirement benefits including an employer matchAnd more!Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.USD $39.61/Hr. USD $51.65/Hr.**NYSNA Bargaining Unit Position**We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.