Registered Nurse Supervisor 1, Adult Infusion Ambulatory Care

Graduate Nurse (T&RC)Graduate Nurses (T&RC) and Registered Nurses 1 (T&RC) perform similar nursing tasks and activities; coordinate and provide nursing care to individuals in State University of New York teaching and research center hospitals; administer treatments and nursing procedures within established guidelines and as prescribed by licensed health care providers; and consult on nursing matters with treatment teams and other disciplines.Levels in the series are primarily distinguished by scope and independence of operation, which is based on incumbents' credentials (i.e., possession of a limited permit as a graduate nurse or eligible to enter examination for licensure as a registered professional nurse; or possession of a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State).Graduate Nurse (T&RC): entry level; possesses a limited permit as a graduate nurse or is eligible to enter examination for licensure as a registered professional nurse in New York State; under the close supervision of a higher-level registered nurse, provides direct nursing care to individuals in accordance with Article 139 of the Education Law.Illustrative duties include preparing or assisting with preparation of nursing care plans consistent with individuals' comprehensive treatment plans and medical needs; carrying out treatment procedures, administering medications, and monitoring individuals' conditions; recording notes and maintaining individuals' medical records and nursing care plans, including nursing care, medications, and treatments, reactions to care and treatment, intake and output of liquids and solids, and vital signs; participating in the development, implementation, and revision of individual care plans as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team; modifying nursing care plans based on individual condition and responses to care and treatment; triaging individuals by inquiring about illnesses, injuries, and symptoms, and recording findings and observations; assessing findings, and either referring individuals directly to a physician in emergency cases or initiating appropriate remedial action; assisting physicians with treatment functions as directed; providing education and counseling to individuals and families regarding health, medications, procedures, and treatment goals; practicing and ensuring compliance with established infection control policies and procedures; and may train paraprofessional staff by demonstrating nursing techniques and providing instructions on use of techniques and nursing equipment.QualificationsGraduate Nurse (T&RC) Open Competitive: possession of limited permit as a graduate nurse in New York State; or eligible to enter examination for licensure as a registered professional nurse in New York State.