Registered Nurse

DEPARTMENT: Nursing
REPORT TO: Nursing Supervisor
STATUS: Exempt
UNION AFFILIATION: Nonunion/Union (Depending on assignment)
SCHEDULE: Full time

JOB OVERVIEW:
The Nurse shall perform various nursing functions relative to the delivery of care to a diverse patient population utilizing strong clinical assessment and follow through skills. This may include, but not be limited to planning, direction and evaluation of all aspects of nursing care. He or she shall ensure the quality and deliver of nursing care for assigned patient populations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Interact directly with patients in a clinical capacity to assess needs, develop and manage appropriate treatment plans and coordinate care and access to clinical services as needed.

2. Perform appropriate patient education and training as it pertains to prognosis, care management, treatment and the use of specific maintenance drugs, including those that are self-administered.

3. Maintain and participate as a member of crash cart team during all emergency procedures.

4. Assist the physician in any procedure that requires the attendance of a licensed nurse or as needed.

5. Participate in the monitoring and recordkeeping of all medical support activities, including the schedule for testing of equipment, sterilization of instruments and activities aimed at meeting all regulatory and Company requirements.

6. Participate in ongoing training of medical support personnel as needed or directed.

7. Perform routine triage tasks, vital sign recording and monitoring and nursing assesment.

8. Completes or arrange for the completion of various logs and forms, or provide appropriate and reasonable oversight of such.

9. Administer injections, which may include PPD, Flu vaccines, and immunizations. May share the responsibility for oversight of all injectables and ensuring adequate supplies and inventories of such.

SKILLS REQUIRED:
1. Demonstrated nursing competency in a multi-disciplinary environment with indication for sound clinical assessment and decision-making.

2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as needed to effectively interact with patients and all levels of personnel.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
A minimum two (2) years nursing experience is required or recent completion of an accredited nursing degree program. Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret and implement nursing plans.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
NYS Registered Nurse with valid license is required.

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