RN- Health Care (Full-Time

The best thing about this role 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.

Job Description The best thing about this role 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.

What\'s You Do The Registered Professional Nurse II, Acute Care is accountable for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process. The RN assesses, plans, delivers, coordinates, integrates, and evaluates nursing care related to patient needs. The RN contributes to the support of patients through interdisciplinary teamwork.

Provides nursing care and services to patients throughout the life span and in various settings consistent with educational preparation.

Collects, analyzes and records relevant patient health data accurately, with no more than 3-5 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.

Analyzes assessment data to identify patient problems, with no more than 2-3 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation.

Develops a plan of care that describes interventions to attain expected outcomes, with no more than 2-3 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation.

Directs and supervises patient care provided by LPNs and support personnel 100% of the time according to department guidelines, as measured by co-worker feedback and managerial observation.

Demonstrates consideration of safety, effective utilization of equipment and materials, and cost in managing patient care, as measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.

Acts effectively as charge nurse, group leader or preceptor when assigned, as determined by co-worker or preceptee feedback and direct managerial observation.

Ability to function in charge nurse or leadership capacity as determined by practice arena.

Advocates for patients to ensure that care preserves and protects the patient’s autonomy, dignity and rights.

Delivers care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity, 100% of the time, as measured by no significant, substantiated patient or peer complaints received by the manager/supervisor.

Adheres to ANA Code of Ethics for Professional Nurses.

Completes required unit credentialing according to departmental policy by providing documented evidence of completion to supervisor.

Provides to supervisor evidence of completion of all required training and competency validation. (To achieve excellence, one must take personal responsibility for this task and complete by the due date).

Participates in level appropriate number of hours of educational activity, according to pathway, related to job function annually and provides documented evidence of attendance or activity to supervisor.

Participates in quality improvement processes for the department and institution as assigned and as measured by supervisory observation.

Participates in nursing research.

Commits to an attitude of inquiry, research‑based practice, and the advancement of nursing science as observed by managerial observation.

Helps to identify clinical problems requiring investigation as measured by co-worker feedback and managerial observation.

Assists in the collection of data within a structured format as measured by co-worker feedback and managerial observation.

Partners with senior nurses to use research findings in clinical practice as measured by co-worker feedback and managerial observation.

Education What we need from you 2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing, required or...

Vocational / Technical Diploma Professional Nursing Program, required or...

4 year / Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred

All RN’s hired and do not currently hold a BSN will be expected to demonstrate enrollment in a bachelor’s prepared nursing program within 4 years of hire. RN’s licensed on or before 12/19/17 are/remain exempt from this requirement.

Experience Minimum one year experience as a Registered Nurse, if experience is not relevant, Registered Nurse II must complete RN residency program, required

License/ Certification Current NYS license as a Registered Nurse, required

Frequent fit testing

Constant typing, grasping, hearing, repetitive motion, seeing/ monitor/ computer use, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, walking

Travel Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis

Total Rewards Benefits 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 are 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

We love the difference people bring 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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