PACU Registered Nurse ASPN II

Highland Hospital • Rochester, NY

3d

About The Position

Provides professional nursing services for patients and their families and/or for the nursing department. Collaborates with other health care providers and health care team members to achieve expected patient outcomes and improve the care environment. Uses the nursing process and evidence-based practice to coordinate and provide direct care and services that support care.

As a Level II Registered Nurse, under the direction of the Nurse Manager, the nurse is accountable for providing competent patient care based on established standards and the nursing process. The nurse may assume expanded unit roles, as available and assigned by the Nurse Manager, such as charge nurse or preceptor. The Level II nurse supports peers in delivering patient care, uses appropriate team communication methods, and provides care that reflects patient condition and priorities. The nurse also supports team problem-solving, identifies opportunities for self-growth, contributes to the development of other learners, and contributes to a safe unit environment and operations.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of RN expertise in an acute care setting.
• Licensed by New York State to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing services to patients and their families and/or the nursing department.
• Collaborate with health care providers and team members to achieve expected patient outcomes and improve the care environment.
• Use the nursing process and evidence-based practice to coordinate and provide direct care and services.
• Provide competent patient care based on established standards and the nursing process.
• May take on assigned expanded unit roles such as charge nurse or preceptor.
• Support peers in delivering patient care and use appropriate team communication methods.
• Provide care that reflects patient condition and priorities.
• Support team problem-solving.
• Identify opportunities for self-growth and contribute to the development of other learners.
• Contribute to a safe unit environment and operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed