Registered Nurse-Med/Surg

Job Title: Registered Nurse Department: Med/Surg/West 3 Location: Canton-Potsdam Hospital Hours Per Week: 37.5 scheduled weekly hours Schedule: 12-hour night shifts with weekend requirement SUMMARY: The registered nurse provides assessment, care planning and direct delivery of treatment utilizing professional nursing care processes in a patient and family centered manner in accordance with licensure and regulatory scope and standards, and established hospital policies, procedures and protocols. RESPONSIBILITIES Performs a comprehensive patient assessment to identify patient and family needs. Develops and implements a comprehensive plan of care involving the patient and the family. Performs and documents direct patient and family centered care and patient education according to nursing standards of practice. Identifies and responds to patient conditions to achieve positive patient outcomes. Performs discharge planning to ensure safe and appropriate transition of care. Directs and delegates care provided by unlicensed team members. Provides world class customer service to patients and families. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Graduate of an accredited nursing school program Current, unrestricted New York State registered professional nursing license BLS upon hire, if not AHA must obtain within one week of hire date PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS BSN from an accredited nursing school program National Certification PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting. PAY RANGE: $42.03 - $57.45 #J-18808-Ljbffr