Staff Nurse Emergency Department

Job SummaryThe Registered Nurse (RN) protects, promotes, and optimizes health and abilities, prevents illness and injury, and alleviates suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response and advocacy in the care of individuals and families. The RN is responsible and accountable for compliance with all standards of practice and professional development in accordance with the New York State Nurse Practice Act, United Health Services and Nursing Division policies, ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, the Emergency Nursing Association 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.Job ResponsibilitiesAssess, plan, delegate, coordinate, implement, and evaluate 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. Educate patients and families in health promotion and disease management using available resources. Utilize a working knowledge of pharmacology and safely administer medications according to UHS Hospitals policy. Share responsibility for productivity and effective resource utilization, including staffing, time management, supplies, and services. Comply with all nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and UHS policies. Actively participate in and support the Nursing Shared Governance Model by supporting the Unit Council, participating in improvement initiatives, and contributing to peer review practices. Engage in professional development, continuing nursing education, and complete all mandatory education requirements. Integrate nursing research and current evidence into practice. Provide a supportive learning environment for new employees and students. Perform duties related to the Charge Nurse or Shift Coordinator role when assigned. May assume additional responsibilities, as assigned. Required Skills & ExperienceCollaborationCommunication (verbal & written)Judgment/Critical ThinkingOrganizational UnderstandingPlanning (Organizing, Time Management)Problem SolvingQualityReliabilitySafety and Risk ManagementPreferred Skills & ExperiencePrevious clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting