Registered Nurse , Acute Care - Inpatient Surgery

Bassett Healthcare • Cooperstown, NY

219d • $39 - $65

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. Bassett Medical Center's Inpatient Surgical Unit is a 46-bed unit. Our staff exemplifies teamwork, and we want you to join our team! We provide quality patient care to a wide variety of post-operative patients ranging from orthopedic, neurology, urology, general GI, plastics, vascular, bariatric, and more. You will learn and refine skills, and become an expert on wound care/vacs, NG tubes, feeding tubes, chest tubes, and CAPD to name a few. If you are interested in contributing to the recovery and healing process of a medical-surgical patient population, you don't want to miss this opportunity! The Inpatient Surgical unit is consistently hiring for Registered Nurses with various shift and position types available. You will have the opportunity to provide us with your preferences during the application process so we can discuss specific positions in our conversations.

Requirements

• 2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing, required
• Vocational / Technical Diploma Professional Nursing Program, required
• 4 year / Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred
• New graduate or less than one year of experience as an Registered Nurse, required
• NYS licensure as Registered Nurse or valid interim permit, required
• BLS certification will be required within 6 months
• Other certifications may be needed based on department requirements

Nice To Haves

• Clinical Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Multi-Tasking
• Advocacy
• Adaptability

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care and services to patients throughout the life span and in various settings consistent with 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
• Develops a plan of care that describes interventions to attain expected outcomes
• Implements and records interventions appropriate to diagnosis or patient problem
• Evaluates the patient's progress toward attainment of identified goals
• Adheres to approved, research-based practice standards
• Directs and supervises patient care provided by LPNs and support personnel
• Demonstrates consideration of safety, effective utilization of equipment and materials, and cost in managing patient care
• Advocates for patients to ensure that 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
• Acts on behalf of patients in an ethical manner
• Adheres to ANA Code of Ethics for Professional Nurses
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in his or her area of practice
• Completes required unit credentialing according to departmental policy
• Participates in nursing research
• Commits to an attitude of inquiry, research-based practice, and the advancement of nursing science
• Helps to identify clinical problems requiring investigation
• Assists in the collection of data within a structured format
• Performs other duties as requested and observed by supervisor or manager

Benefits

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match
• Sign-on bonus eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees