Minimum 6 months RN experience in an acute care setting
BS in Nursing preferred
Licensed by New York State as a Registered Nurse
Current CPR certification (American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare providers preferred)
Ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams
Responsibilities
Provide professional nursing services to patients and families
Collaborate with healthcare providers to achieve patient outcomes
Utilize nursing process and evidence-based practice for patient care
Assume expanded roles such as charge nurse or preceptor as assigned
Support peers in delivering patient care and problem-solving
Contribute to a safe unit environment and operations
Identify opportunities for self-growth and mentor other learners
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Supportive team environment
Engagement in evidence-based practice
Potential for expanded roles within the unit
Focus on geriatric care specialization
Full Job Description
Job Description
West 4 is our Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE)/ Alternate Level Care (ALC) Unit. it is a 36 bed unit specializing in geriatric medical patients with acute and non-acute needs.
The RN 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 II Registered Nurse (RN): The Level II RN, under the direction of the Nurse Manager, is accountable for provision of competent patient care based on established standards and the nursing process. The Level II Registered Nurse may assume expanded unit roles as available and assigned by Nurse Manager as a charge nurse or preceptor. The Level II nurse supports peers in the delivery of patient care, uses appropriate team communication methods, and practices care that reflects the patient condition and priorities. The Level II nurse provides support to team problem solving. The Level II nurse identifies opportunities for self-growth and contributes to the development of other learners. The Level II nurse contributes to safe unit environment and operations.
PAY RANGE: $44.03-$56.10 *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
Minimum 6 months RN expertise in an acute care setting. BS in Nursing preferred. Licensed by New York State to practice as a Registered Nurse. Current CPR certification (American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare providers preferred).
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