Rn Ii Acute Care

Overview

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. Recently named a Forbes America's Best-In-State Employer 2022!

Responsibilities

The Registered Professional Nurse 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 patients needs. The RN contributes to the support of patients through interdisciplinary teamwork. The RN I status and job description is only appropriate for a new nurse in the first year of practice, as support from others in incorporated into this role as an expectation. Therefore, all RN I’s are expected to complete the requirements of the Nurse Residency program and complete the

application and credentialing process for successful advancement to RN II by 12-15 months after hire. RNS II through IV are accountable to assure that the care provided is consistent with applicable standards, regulations, statutes and state, federal law. RNs II and IV serves as a resource for other staff and clinicians as required.

• Provides nursing care and services to patients throughout the life span and in various settings consistent with educational preparation.
• Acts effectively as charge nurse, group leader or preceptor when assigned, as determined by co-worker or preceptee feedback and direct managerial observation.
• Helps to identify clinical problems requiring investigation as measured by co-worker feedback and managerial observation.
• Implements and records interventions appropriate to diagnosis or patient problem, with no more than 3-5 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation.
• Assures that patients have informed consent signed for indicated procedures, 100% of the time, as measured by random supervisory chart review.
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in his or her area of practice.
• 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).
• Writes a progress note that demonstrates an understanding of the patient’s status and progress towards achievement of goals (80-90%).
• Adheres to ANA Code of Ethics for Professional Nurses.
• Identifies expected outcomes individualized to the patient, with no more than 2-3 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation.
• Adheres to approved, research-based practice standards, with no more than 2-3 exceptions, as measured by direct supervisory observation and random supervisory chart review.
• Participates in quality improvement processes for the department and institution as assigned and as measured by supervisory observation.
• Completes required unit credentialing according to departmental policy by providing documented evidence of completion to supervisor.
• Assists in the collection of data within a structured format as measured by co-worker feedback and managerial observation.
• Advocates for patients to ensure that care preserves and protects the patient’s autonomy, dignity and rights.
• Participates in nursing research.
• 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.
• Provides proof of current licensure validation to supervisor. (To achieve excellence, one must do this in a proactive, timely manner prior to due date).
• 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.
• Ability to function in charge nurse or leadership capacity as determined by practice arena.
• Acts on behalf of patients in an ethical manner 100% of the time, as measured by co-worker and patient feedback and managerial observation.
• 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.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as requested and observed by supervisor or manager.
• 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.
• 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.
• Partners with senior nurses to use research findings in clinical practice as measured by co-worker feedback and managerial observation.
• Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attainment of identified goals, with no more than 2-3 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation.
• Commits to an attitude of inquiry, research based practice, and the advancement of nursing science as observed by managerial observation.
• Demonstrates clinical problem-solving ability through written exemplar, patient/family feedback, co-worker report or direct managerial 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.

Education

Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical Diploma from a Professional Nursing Program, required.
• 4 Year Bachelors degree in Nursing, preferred.
• 2 Year Associate degree in Nursing, required.

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. BSN must be obtained within 10 years.

Experience

• At least 1year experience as an RN, if experience is not relevant, RN II must complete RN residency program, required.

License/ Certification

• ACLS certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• Current NYS license as a RN, required.

Skills

• Leadership
• Advocacy
• Multi-Tasking
• Attention to Detail
• Adaptability
• Clinical Skills

Physical Requirements

Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

• Frequent: Fit testing.
• Constant: Typing, grasping, hearing, repetitive motion, seeing/ monitor/ computer use, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, walking.
• Occasional: Balancing, climbing, crouching,kneeling, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching.

Hazards

• Occasional: Radiation/ Radiant Energy.
• Frequent: Bodily Fluids/ Bloodborne Exposure.

Working Conditions

• Frequent: Odors.
• Occasional: Noise, vibration, wet and/or humid.

Travel

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

Benefits

Our commitment to our employees includes benefit programs that are designed to meet the various needs across our employee population.

• Life insurance and disability protection
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off, including vacations and holidays
• Retirement benefits and more…

Throughout our network, we take a balanced approach to the benefits we offer. Many benefits are company-paid, while others are available through employee contributions. Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

EEO Statement

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.