Hospice Graduate Nurse

Job Description
Highland Hospital is seeking currently licensed new grad Registered Nurses to join our RN team!
We have openings on the following units: West 4- Acute Care of the Elderly; West 5-Acute Care Medicine and PCU; West 6-General Surgery; West 7-Medical/Surgical Unit; East 5-Oncology, Palliative and Hospice Care; East 6-Evarts Joint Center (Orthopaedics); East 7-Neuroscience Unit; ED and ED OBS: Observation Unit; OR and Medical/Surgical Float Pool.

Provides professional nursing services for patients and their families and/or for the nursing department. Collaborates with other health care providers and health care team members to achieve expected patient outcomes and improve the care environment. Nurses use the nursing process and evidence based practice to coordinate and provide direct care and services that support care.
Level I Registered Nurse (RN):
The Level I RN is a new Associate Degree (AD) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) who is completing the Nursing Practice Orientation Program at 6 months of clinical experience or less post licensure. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, the Level I nurse is accountable for provision of direct care to assigned patients utilizing the nursing process. The Level I nurse supports peers in the delivery of patient care services in an organized manner prioritizing safety and team collaboration and communication. The Level 1 nurse contributes to unit activities that enhance patient care outcomes. Once the Level I nurse and the Nurse Manager completes the six month evaluation and determines if the nurse has met expectations of performance at the end of probationary period. If all requirements are met, the nurse is advanced to Level II RN.

PAY RANGE: $38-$41

*The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Job Requirements
Fulfilled the educational requirements to be a Licensed RN in NYS; BS in Nursing preferred. Licensed by New York State to practice as a Registered Nurse. Health Care Provider CPR Certification required.