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Staff Registered Nurse, Observation Unit
Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.
The Staff Registered Nurse, Observation Unit manages goal directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
Keeps patients and family informed regularly and prn.
Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs in order to provide quality care to assigned patients.
Develops, discusses and communicates a realistic problem list (plan of care) for each patient, in collaboration with family/significant other in order to address all identified needs.
Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.
Evaluates the identified problems, care provided, and patient's responses are reassessed in order to meet patient and family needs to assure overall quality of care delivered.
Maintains up to date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the health care team, in order to assure quality care.
Performs all responsibilities required by the emergency unit/critical care division as defined in the scope of service, to assure that the unique nature of the client is addressed. This includes but is not limited to the age of the client served.
2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing, required
~4 year / Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred

Minimum one year hospital medical/surgical experience, required
Critical care nursing experience, preferred
Valid NYS Registered Nurse license, required
Occasional climbing, crouching, kneeling, and stooping, fit testing
Frequent typing/clerical/dexterity, grasping, hearing, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, standing, talking, walking, and visual acuity (color, depth, perception)
Occasional chemical, explosives, mechanical, and radiation/radiant energy
Bassett Healthcare Network's commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance and disability protection
Retirement benefits including an employer match
We are also offering a sign-on bonus for this position! The bonus amounts are based on the position type and are listed below. Current employees of Bassett Healthcare Network are not eligible and are encouraged to apply through the internal job board. Bonus Amount:
RN (excluding management) sign-on bonuses are awarded in the amount of $20,000 for full time
LPN sign on bonuses is awarded in the amount of $10,000 for full time
Fox Hospital, Bassett Medical Center, Cobleskill Regional Hospital, Little Falls Hospital, O'Connor Hospital, Valley Health Services and Valley Residential Services
Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.
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