ASPN I - West 5
About The Position
West 5 is a general medicine unit with some cardiac focus. The Level I Registered Nurse provides professional nursing services to patients and their families and/or the nursing department, collaborating with other healthcare providers and team members to achieve expected patient outcomes and improve the care environment. The nurse uses the nursing process and evidence-based practice to coordinate and provide direct care and services that support care. The Level I RN is a newly licensed Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate completing the Nursing Practice Orientation Program, with six months or less of clinical experience after licensure. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, the nurse is accountable for direct care of assigned patients using the nursing process. The nurse supports peers in delivering organized patient care, prioritizing safety, teamwork, and communication, and contributes to unit activities that enhance patient care outcomes. After a six-month evaluation, the nurse may advance to Level II if the Nurse Manager determines that performance expectations have been met. The role is performed within five core performance domains: Clinical Practice; Service Excellence; Professional Development and Professional Communication and Behaviors; Research and Evidence Based Practice; and Organization Contributions.
Requirements
- Be a newly licensed Registered Nurse with 0–6 months of experience in an RN role.
- Hold a license to practice as a Registered Nurse in New York State.
- Hold current CPR certification; American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to assigned patients using the nursing process.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers and team members to achieve expected patient outcomes and improve the care environment.
- Coordinate and provide care and services using evidence-based practice.
- Support peers in delivering organized patient care, prioritizing safety, teamwork, and communication.
- Contribute to unit activities that enhance patient care outcomes.
- Complete a six-month evaluation with the Nurse Manager to determine whether performance expectations have been met for advancement to Level II.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
