Registered Nurse- Med/Surg

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Department: Med/Surg, West 3

Location: Canton-Potsdam Hospital

Hours Per Week: 22.5 scheduled weekly hours

Schedule: 12-hour nights, with weekend requirement

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 preferred.
• National Certification preferred.

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

$42.03 - $57.45