ANM Acute Care - Special Care Unit

About the position

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care and services to patients throughout the life span and in various settings at an expert level consistent with experience and educational preparation.
• Collects, analyzes, and records relevant patient health data accurately.
• Analyzes assessment data to identify patient problems.
• Identifies expected outcomes individualized to the patient.
• Implements and records interventions appropriate to diagnosis or patient problem.
• Evaluates the patient's progress toward attainment of identified goals.
• Develops a plan of care that describes interventions to attain expected outcomes.
• Adheres to approved, research-based practice standards.
• Enters accurate documentation of all patient care activities.
• Directs and supervises patient care provided by LPNs, RNs and support personnel.
• Effectively precepts new staff members or students.
• Acts effectively as charge nurse or group leader.
• Demonstrates consideration of safety, effective utilization of equipment and materials, and cost in managing patient care.
• Assists the Nurse Manager with elements of planning, organizing, controlling, climate setting, leadership, performance improvement, customer satisfaction, people development, professional growth, and unit profitability.
• Participates in gathering data, designing, planning, and implementing programs.
• Assists with resource and productivity issues according to established department procedures.
• Participates or leads committees as directed by the Nurse Manager, as noted in portfolio review.
• Plans and implements selected remedial actions for individuals and/or the unit with objectivity and expertise.
• Responds to and acts on budgetary issues.
• Assists with achieving Operating Performance Standards as described and reviewed by the Nurse Manager.
• Monitors activities and performance of selected staff with objectivity and expertise, as reviewed with the Nurse Manager.
• Completes Performance Appraisals for selected unit staff, as observed by the Nurse Manager.
• Engages in timely communication with management team and staff using acceptable communication techniques.
• Serves in own community as a fitting representative of Bassett Healthcare as described in portfolio and reviewed by Nurse Manager.
• Communicates performance issues to management team with objectivity and expertise.
• Responds to customer feedback within acceptable timeframe.
• Demonstrates daily involvement with selected staff to monitor professional development, identify educational and developmental needs, provide coaching and mentoring where indicated.
• After voicing opinion and working towards consensus, aligns with the Nurse Manager's decisions and provides a positive attitude with staff.
• Advocates for patients to ensure the care preserves and protects the patient's autonomy, dignity and rights.
• Delivers care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity.
• Assures that patients have informed consent signed for indicated procedures.
• Adheres to ANA Code of Ethics for Professional Nurses.
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in his or her area of practice.
• Provides proof of current BLS validation to supervisor.
• Participates in 19-24 hours of education activity related to job function annually.
• Develops and evaluates systems for orienting new staff and students.
• Demonstrates clinical problem-solving ability.
• Designs and coordinates PI initiatives demonstrating good organizing skills and follow-through.
• Contributes to the body of nursing knowledge through use of research and participation in professional practice committees and organizations.
• Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed.

Requirements

• 2 year/Associate degree in Nursing required.
• 4 year/Bachelor degree from an accredited Baccalaureate Professional Nursing program is preferred.
• 2 years experience in practice area required.
• Previous experience in charge nurse or leadership role is required.
• Current NYS licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Specialty areas may require PALS, ACLS or additional certifications.
• National Certifications based on area of practice preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Analysis & Evaluation
• Clinical Skills
• Leadership
• Multi-Tasking
• Team Building
• Training
• Maintain Confidentiality

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits and more