RN Staff Nurse-NICU

Essential Functions: Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that are performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Assesses, plans, delegates, coordinates, implements and evaluates nursing care in managing a group of patients, serving as a primary nurse and/or accountable nurse, when designated by unit assignment and consideration of factors related to safety, effectiveness, competency, cost and impact. Educates patient and family in health promotion and disease management using available resources. Utilizes a working knowledge of pharmacology and safely administers medications according to UHS Hospitals policy. Shares in responsibility for productivity and effective resources utilization including staffing, time management, supplies and services. Complies with all nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and UHS 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 completing 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. Non‐Essential Functions: Duties the employee may perform that are not essential as defined in the job description. Participates in the Clinical Ladder Program as knowledge and expertise develops. Will perform other duties as assigned Education/Experience Minimum Required: A graduate of an accredited school of Nursing Preferred: Bachelor's of Science degree in Nursing Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting License/Certification Minimum Required: Current New York State Registered Nurse License. Preferred: CCRN Relevant skills certification (i.e., ACLS, PALS, TNCC) as required by home unit assigned. Work Environment Work is performed in an office environment and patient care areas which require working in proximity to other employees and patients. Rooms are air conditioned and heated. Frequent walking, standing, bending and lifting. Fast paced environment with frequent interruptions. Exposure to equipment cleaning solutions and disinfectants. PPE (Eyewear, Masks, Face shields, Shoe covers, and Gloves) as required by UHS Hospitals Infection Control policies. Age of Patients Served All Age Groups HIPAA Roles‐Based Access to Patient Information All ‐ Access to patient information, including restricted information ‐ Level 4 Staff Supervised Not Applicable