Staff Nurse

divh2Registered Nurse (RN)/h2pThe Registered Nurse (RN) protects, promotes, and optimizes health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, and the alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response and through advocacy in the care of individuals and families. The RN is responsible and accountable for compliance to all standards of practice and professional development in accordance with the New York State Nurse Practice Act, United Health Services policies, ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the Bill of Patient Rights. The RN promotes a caring and healing environment for patient-centered care./ppJob Responsibilities:/pulliAssesses, plans, delegates, coordinates, implements and evaluates nursing care in managing a group of patients, serving as a primary nurse and/or accountable nurse, when designated by unit assignment and consideration of factors related to safety, effectiveness, competency, cost and impact./liliEducates patient and family in health promotion and disease management using available resources./liliUtilizes a working knowledge of pharmacology and safely administers medications according to United Health Services policy./liliShares in responsibility for productivity and effective resources utilization including staffing, time management, supplies and services./liliComplies with all nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and United Health Services policies./liliActively participates in and supports the Nursing Shared Governance Model by supporting the Unit Council, participating in improvement initiatives, and contributing to peer review practices./liliActively engages in professional development, continuing nursing education, and completing all mandatory education requirements./liliIntegrates nursing research and current evidence into practice./liliProvides a supportive learning environment for new employees and students./liliWill follow all United Health Services Values./liliWill perform other duties as assigned./li/ulpSkills:/ppRequired Skills Experience:/pulliNursing (RN) experience of six (6) months - three (3) years./liliManagement Experience of zero (0) - three (3) years./liliFive plus (5) + years of direct experience./liliCollaboration./liliCommunication (verbal written)./liliJudgement/Critical Thinking./liliOrganizational Understanding H./liliPlanning (Organizing, Time Management)./liliProblem Solving./liliQuality./liliReliability./liliSafety and Risk Management./li/ulpPreferred Skills Experience:/pulliPrevious clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting./li/ulpEducation:/ppRequired Education:/pulliA graduate of an accredited school of Nursing./li/ulpPreferred Education:/pulliBachelor of Science degree in Nursing./li/ulpRequired Certifications Licensure:/pulliCurrent NYS RN License./liliBLS Certification (AHA, HSI, or American Red Cross)./liliUnit-specific requirements are listed in the Compliance Matrix - please validate prior to candidate submission./li/ulpPreferred Certifications Licensure:/pulliProfessional certification in a related nursing specialty./liliRelevant skills certification (i.e., ACLS, PALS, TNCC) as required by home unit assigned./li/ulpSchedule Notes: 12 hr nights; 36/week 13 weeks Epic experience preferred Submittal packet must include RS cover page, skills, copies of valid licenses/certifications, remove any company logos/ppMinimum Degree Required: Associates Degree (Community College, MBO)/ppHours Per Day: 12.00/ppHours Per Week 36./p/div