Job Description RN - Registered Nurse Location: Geneva, NY (Finger Lakes Region of New York State)ContractFull-Time - 36 Hours.3 Days Per Week12 Hours Per DayShifts: 7am - 7pmRotational: D/E/N/W/HolidaysCompetitive Compensation, based on experience.Setting: Med Surge/AcuteNew Grad Nurses Welcome.Actively Accepting Applications.Highly competitive starting pay rates.Flexible Schedules.Required: NYS RN Licensure RequiredCertifications Required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSSThey are a collaborative and supportive work environment.Join an organization with vision to be the best health system of their size in the US and employer of choice.The
Registered Nurse applies knowledge of nursing theory, technical, and
communication skills in delivering high quality compassionate care to
patients and families. The Registered Professional Nurse assesses
patient need, develops a plan of care in collaboration with the
interdisciplinary team, provides direct care, evaluates patient
progress, and coordinates the care delivery throughout the patient's
episode. The RN develops specialized skill in the area of patient
admitted for medical conditions. Provides care to adult, adolescent, and
geriatric populations with medical conditions. The RN is accountable
for patient family education to assist in understanding self care beyond
hospitalization, including lifestyle changes to support health and
healing. The Registered Nurse is expected to promote comfort and provide
emotional support in a Healing Environment.
Job Functions:
-Applies nursing knowledge and skill in the delivery of care.
-Assesses
patient / family needs through active listening, social perceptiveness
(being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as
they do), and analyzing data or information obtained through direct
observation/assessment, technology, or health team communication.
Creates a developmentally and age appropriate, culturally relevant,
individualized plan of care to address the nature and scope of the
health problems identified. In collaboration with the patient, family,
physician, and healthcare team members, sets goals and monitors the
patient's progress. The RN adjusts the plan based on patient response or
change in condition/reprioritization of needs.
-Promotes, advocates
for and protects the health, safety and rights of the patient.
Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team
members to accomplish the best possible patient outcome.
-Teaches
others as appropriate and delegates tasks and interventions consistent
with the individual's education, training, and scope of practice.
Understands the personal responsibility to safeguard public safety
through compliance with infection prevention strategies.
-Motivates
the patient/family by teaching them what is needed to continue
care/healing at home. Assesses the patient/family learning styles and
structures the sessions to maximize understanding. Seeks "teachable"
moments during the care delivery process to emphasize pertinent
information. Asks questions to evaluate retention of key points in the
self care process. Provides tools and information to assist the
patient's family after discharge. Documents the education provided and
the patient/family response to the education.
-Systematically
evaluates quality and effectiveness of Nursing Practice and uses the
results of quality improvement activities to initiate changes in
individual nursing practice and care delivery. Engages in
self-evaluation of practice, identifying strengths and areas in which
professional development would be beneficial. Takes accountability to
increase knowledge and enhance skill. Uses logic and reasoning to
identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions,
conclusions, or approaches to problems.
-Nursing practice reflects the importance of making a meaningful connection with patient/family.
-Seeks
to develop a helping, trusting, and caring relationship by being
present in the moment of interaction, listening, communicating,
engaging, and anticipating the patient/family needs. Strives to
understand what is most important to the patient/family, acknowledging
that the patient and family are the central focus of all care and
services. Embraces the importance of creating a
-Healing Environment as a key element of professional nursing practice.
-Demonstrates skill in application of interventions including medication administration.
-Occupational
exposure to bloodborne pathogens is reasonably anticipated. Required
tasks involve a potential contact with blood, body fluids, and tissues. Qualifications
Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSSCurrent New York State Registered Professional Nurse license. Why is This a Great Opportunity
ABOUT THE AREA:Geneva
is a city in New York State. It is located at the northern end of
Seneca Lake, known as the Finger Lakes Region. It boasts quality wine
trails, a rich history, natural beauty, and four season attractions.
On
Cayuga Lake, the city of Ithaca is home to Cornell University. The
surrounding area is marked by high gorges, many with dramatic
waterfalls, including Taughannock Falls and Buttermilk Falls.
Near
the tip of Seneca Lake, Watkins Glen State Park has rocky cliffs and
cascading waterfalls, plus trout fishing. Southwest is the Corning
Museum of Glass. To the north is the Old Erie Canal, a pivotal
19th-century waterway now offering hiking, canoeing and fishing. In the
northwest, the city of Rochester overlooks Lake Ontario. It is a short
drive to Syracuse, NY. Not a far drive to a top rated mall, great
restaurants and tons of outdoor activities. You can find Hobart and
Williams Smith Colleges and Ithaca college nearby.