Registered Nurse - Medical Unit

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Staff Nurse

Job Type: Nursing / Clinical
Openings: 2
Location: New York State
Education: Associate Degree in Nursing or graduation from an accredited nursing program
Experience: Nursing experience required; unit-specific requirements may apply

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to provide safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care. The Staff Nurse is responsible for assessing patient needs, developing and implementing care plans, administering medications, educating patients and families, and collaborating with the healthcare team to achieve positive clinical outcomes.

The successful candidate will demonstrate sound clinical judgment, strong communication skills, and a commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients, develop and implement individualized care plans, and evaluate treatment outcomes.

• Coordinate nursing care for assigned patients while maintaining safety, effectiveness, and continuity of care.

• Administer medications safely and appropriately in accordance with established protocols.

• Educate patients and families about health promotion, disease management, treatment plans, and available resources.

• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to support patient outcomes.

• Apply evidence-based nursing practices and current clinical research to patient care.

• Follow applicable nursing standards, regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and patient rights.

• Promote patient safety through appropriate risk management and quality assurance practices.

• Manage time, supplies, staffing resources, and other responsibilities effectively.

• Participate in shared governance, unit-based improvement initiatives, and peer review activities.

• Support the orientation and development of new employees and nursing students.

• Complete mandatory education, continuing nursing education, and professional development activities.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.

• Current, active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license .

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, HSI, or client.

• Relevant nursing experience; specific experience requirements may vary by assigned unit.

• Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational, time-management, and collaboration skills.

• Commitment to patient safety, quality care, professional ethics, and reliability.

• Experience with Epic electronic health records (EHR) .

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

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

• Professional certification in a related nursing specialty.

• Additional certifications such as Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) , depending on the assigned unit.

Education

• Minimum: Associate degree in nursing or an equivalent qualification accepted by the employer.

• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Certifications

• New York State RN license.

• Current BLS certification.

• Additional unit-specific certifications may be required based on the clinical assignment.

Key Skills

• Patient Assessment and Care Planning

• Medication Administration

• Clinical Judgment and Critical Thinking

• Patient and Family Education

• Epic EHR

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Patient Safety and Risk Management

• Evidence-Based Practice

• Time Management and Organization

• Quality Improvement and Documentation