Job Title: Registered Nurse
Department: ICU
Location: Canton-Potsdam Hospital
Hours Per Week: 24 scheduled weekly hours
Schedule: 12-hour night shift, 7p-7a or 3p-3a with required ability to work two weekends out of a four-week schedule
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:
Required Degree
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school program?
Required Certification/Licensure
- Current, unrestricted New York State registered professional nursing license
- AHA BLS upon hire
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- BSN from an accredited nursing school program
- National Certification
- ACCN Critical Care course or Critical Care Course approved by Canton-Potsdam Hospital. National Certification (CCRN) 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: $40.41 - $55.24