RN for Observation/Clinical Decision Unit at St Peter's Hospital - Full Time Days

Trinity Health•Albany, NY

1d•$40 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Observation RN I role is in the Observation/Clinical Decision Unit at St. Peter's Hospital. The position offers the opportunity to develop broad nursing knowledge across multiple disease processes, learn to triage patients based on clinical presentation, and understand patient flow throughout the hospital. Nurses care for patients before and after heart catheterization and those receiving heart arrhythmia treatments, as well as patients with CHF, surgical patients, and medical patients. The role also offers opportunities to expand skills involving chest tubes, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, substance abuse and withdrawal, and more. St. Peter's Hospital is identified as the only Magnet Hospital in the Capital Region. The employer describes professional growth through a clinical ladder, mentoring, leadership opportunities, educational funding, a strong orientation program, tuition allowance, and career development, including an option to progress to ER nursing. Positions and shifts are available to accommodate different schedules.

Requirements

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York.
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required.
Ability to assess, plan, direct, intervene in, and evaluate patient care.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, direct, intervene in, and evaluate patient care.
Triage patients based on their clinical presentation.
Care for patients before and after heart catheterization and patients receiving heart arrhythmia treatments.
Care for patients with CHF, surgical patients, and medical patients.
Develop skills in caring for patients with chest tubes, receiving hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis, and experiencing substance abuse or withdrawal.