PERIOPERATIVE REGISTERED NURSE - FULL TIME POSITION

Job Summary The Registered Nurse promotes and restores patient health by completing the nursing process, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, and providing support to patients, visitors, and families. The RN ensures quality patient care through assessment, planning, promotion, and evaluation, and provides teaching to patients, families, and the public. The RN follows the mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures of Mohawk Valley Health System. Core Job Responsibilities Identify patient care requirements, establishing personal rapport with patients and families and understanding the plan of care throughout the patient’s experience. Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, families, and friends. Promote patient independence by establishing care goals and teaching patients and families about disease processes, medications, and self‑care skills. Assure quality care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against goals, and recommending adjustments to the patient’s needs. Be responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice, determining appropriate delegation of tasks to provide optimum patient care. Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, and maintaining inventories. Protect patients and employees by following infection control policies, medication administration protocols, and controlled substance regulations, using universal precautions at all times. Maintain a safe and clean work environment while complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, and seeking assistance when needed. Document patient care accurately and timely in medical records, meeting licensure and regulatory standards. Maintain continuity of care by communicating plans with the nursing team and multidisciplinary staff, ensuring coordinated delivery of services. Maintain patient confidence and confidentiality of information. Manage nursing supplies inventory, anticipate needs, and coordinate orders and receipt of supplies. Maintain professional knowledge through workshops, in‑services, publications, networking, and professional societies. Contribute to the profession through practice, education, administration, and knowledge development. Engage in quality improvement initiatives, including continuing education and participation in hospital‑wide and unit‑specific teams. Maintain a cooperative relationship with the healthcare team through communication, rapport building, and problem solving. Provide excellence in patient and family/visitor service that exceeds expectations with compassionate, patient‑centered care. Manage patient and visitor needs using AIDET and positive service recovery methods. Respond to patient requests and make referrals to subject matter experts when needed. Provide culturally sensitive care. Meet all MVHS and department competency and training requirements. Perform other duties as required. Education / Experience Requirements Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an associate’s degree. Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing program or higher degree. One or more years of experience in a related setting. Licensure / Certification Requirements Current New York State licensure as a Registered Nurse. Basic Life Support certification. Disclaimer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates may be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mohawk Valley Health System - Utica, NY