Staff Nurse CMH ER, .9 FT, 7pm - 7am

Registered Nurse (RN) Or Graduate Nurse (GN)

The Registered Nurse (RN) or Graduate Nurse (GN) protects, promotes, and optimizes health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, and the alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response and through advocacy in the care of individuals and families. The RN or GN is responsible and accountable for compliance to all standards of practice and professional development in accordance with the New York State Nurse Practice Act, United Health Services policies, ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the Bill of Patient Rights. The RN or GN promotes a caring and healing environment for patient-centered care.

Primary Department, Division, or Unit: Emergency Department, UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital

Primary Work Shift: Night Rotational

Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Compensation Range: $40.52 - $57.48 per hour, depending on experience

Sign-on Incentive: Experienced candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000.

Job Responsibilities

Assesses, plans, delegates, coordinates, implements, and evaluates nursing care for a group of patients, serving as a primary nurse and/or accountable nurse when designated by unit assignment, considering factors related to safety, effectiveness, competency, cost, and impact

Educates patients and families in health promotion and disease management using available resources

Utilizes a working knowledge of pharmacology and safely administers medications according to United Health Services policy

Shares responsibility for productivity and effective resource utilization including staffing, time management, supplies, and services

Complies with all nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and United Health Services policies

Actively participates in and supports the Nursing Shared Governance Model by supporting the Unit Council, participating in improvement initiatives, and contributing to peer review practices

Actively engages in professional development, continuing nursing education, and completes all mandatory education requirements

Integrates nursing research and current evidence into practice

Provides a supportive learning environment for new employees and students

Performs duties related to the Charge Nurse or Shift Coordinator role when assigned

Position Qualifications

Minimum Required:

A graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Current NYS RN License or Valid NYS Limited Permit to practice as a GN

Preferred:

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing

Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting

Professional certification in a related nursing specialty

Relevant skills certification (i.e., ACLS, PALS, TNCC) as required by home unit assigned