Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse - Kingston, NY (#3373).

Location: Kingston, NY.
Employment Type: Full-time.
Salary: $85,280 base/yr.

Position Overview:

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides and coordinates the care of patients, families, and significant others in the ambulatory care setting. This Union position involves assessing, diagnosing, planning, and intervening in actual or potential health problems, including the evaluation of the patient's response to care.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive base salary with significant increases for BSN and MSN degrees, plus a generous sign-on bonus based on experience.
• Salary:
  • $85,280 base/yr.
  • 86,280 (85,280 base + $1K for MSN).
• Sign-On Bonus:
  • 0 – 5 years of exp: $5k sign-on bonus.
  • 5 – 10 years of exp: $10k sign-on bonus.
  • 10+ years of exp: $15k sign on bonus.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Health Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your eligible family members.
  • Time-Off - Generous paid sick, vacation, and personal time.
  • Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan.
  • Voluntary Employee Retirement Plan.
  • Life Insurance Short & Long-Term Disability.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Assistance, and Reimbursement.
• Work Schedule: This is a full-time position.
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive ambulatory care environment.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes through direct care and coordination.

Qualifications:

• Education: AAS or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Licensure:
  • Current New York State Registered Professional Nursing license.
  • Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification.
  • Current Infection Control Certificate.
  • Current Child Abuse Certificate.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of two years of nursing experience.
  • Minimum of one year of nursing experience in an Ambulatory, Medical Surgery, or ER setting preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience with telephone triage and diagnosis procedures.
  • Knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform this job are typically acquired through a minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in nursing, including assessing patients.
• Technical Skills:
  • Must be proficient in using computer applications and the internet.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of medications.
• Soft Skills:
  • Must be able to multitask successfully.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Strong telephone communication skills demonstrating empathy, respect, and the ability to use open-ended questions.
  • Must have the ability to make critical independent decisions and prioritize appropriately.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, and intervene in actual or potential health problems for patients in the ambulatory care setting.
• Coordinate care for patients, families, and significant others, evaluating their response to treatments and interventions.
• Perform telephone triage, utilizing clinical knowledge and communication skills to assess patient needs and direct them to the appropriate level of care.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using computer systems.