RN II - East 5
About The Position
Highland Hospital is opening a newly renovated 20-bed Acute Medicine Unit in November 2026 and is seeking nurses who value collaboration, compassion, accountability, and mutual support. This is an opportunity to help establish a culture where excellent patient care and teamwork are paramount. The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing services, collaborates with other healthcare providers to achieve patient outcomes and improve the care environment, and utilizes the nursing process and evidence-based practice to coordinate and deliver direct patient care. The Level II RN, under the Nurse Manager, is responsible for competent patient care based on established standards and the nursing process. They may take on expanded roles such as charge nurse or preceptor, support peers, use effective team communication, and practice care that reflects patient condition and priorities. The Level II nurse also identifies opportunities for personal growth, contributes to the development of other learners, and promotes a safe unit environment and operations.
Requirements
- Minimum 6 months RN expertise in an acute care setting.
- Licensed by New York State to practice as a Registered Nurse.
- Current CPR certification (American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare providers preferred).
Nice To Haves
- BS in Nursing preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Assumes expanded unit roles as available and assigned by Nurse Manager as a charge nurse or preceptor.
- Supports peers in the delivery of patient care.
- Uses appropriate team communication methods.
- Practices care that reflects the patient condition and priorities.
- Provides support to team problem solving.
- Identifies opportunities for self-growth and contributes to the development of other learners.
- Contributes to safe unit environment and operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
