G9200/19200 - Inpatient Medicine in Psychiatry Unit - RN 2, Inpt
About The Position
The Level II Registered Nurse, under the direction of the Nurse Manager, is accountable for provision of competent direct patient care based on established standards. The Level II Registered Nurse contributes to unit activities and supports enhancement of the care delivery system at the unit level. The Level II Registered Nurse supports peers in the delivery of patient care services and assumes an expanded role which may include charge nurse, preceptor, and committee member responsibilities. Great opportunity to become a member of a unique unit, only a handful of similar units in the country. Adult medical/surgical unit for patients with active co-morbid psychiatric and/or behavioral issues. This expanding unit is looking for flexible, enthusiastic and committed nurses to help us grow. Med/surg acute care experience a plus. Willingness to care for a varied patient population in a changing environment a must! Nurses are eligible for dual-certification in both medical/surgical nursing and psychiatric nursing after experience requirement attained. New graduates (Level 1) are eligible for the med/surg Residency Program. The residency program is designed to assist the novice graduate nurse to successfully transition to a competent professional nurse. To be eligible for nurse residency, must have less than one year prior experience in acute care and plan for a two year commitment upon program completion.
Requirements
- Diploma, Associate or Bachelor's degree from an accredited Nursing Program.
- Active New York State RN license in good standing.
- Minimum of 6-12 months of RN experience (for Level II applicants).
- Charge nurse role.
- Active participation in unit/service activities.
- Support of co-workers.
- Assessment of unit needs.
Nice To Haves
- Med/surg acute care experience.
Responsibilities
- Provision of competent direct patient care based on established standards.
- Contribution to unit activities and support of the care delivery system at the unit level.
- Support of peers in the delivery of patient care services.
- Assumption of an expanded role which may include charge nurse, preceptor, and committee member responsibilities.
- Willingness to care for a varied patient population in a changing environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
