Registered Nurse - Per Diem - Med-Surg

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Department: West 2

Location: Canton-Potsdam Hospital

Hours Per Week: Per Diem

Schedule: 12-hour variable shifts

Summary

The registered nurse provides assessment, care planning and direct delivery of treatment utilizing professional nursing care processes in a patient and family centered manner in accordance with licensure and regulatory scope and standards, and established hospital policies, procedures and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Performs a comprehensive patient assessment to identify patient and family needs.

• Develops and implements a comprehensive plan of care involving the patient and the family.

• Performs and documents direct patient and family centered care and patient education according to nursing standards of practice.

• Identifies and responds to patient conditions to achieve positive patient outcomes.

• Performs discharge planning to ensure safe and appropriate transition of care.

• Directs and delegates care provided by unlicensed team members.

• Provides world class customer service to patients and families.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school program.

• Current, unrestricted New York State registered professional nursing license.

• AHA BLS upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN from an accredited nursing school program.

• National Certification

Physical Requirements

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

Pay Range

$44.03 - $59.45