Registered Nurse IV, Acute Care, Part Time, Little Falls Hospital Emergency Services

Bassett Healthcare Network • City of Little Falls, NY

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About The Position

The Registered Professional Nurse IV, Acute Care is accountable for delivering safe patient care using the nursing process. The RN assesses, plans, delivers, coordinates, integrates, and evaluates nursing care based on patient needs, working with interdisciplinary teams and ensuring care meets applicable professional standards, regulations, statutes, and state and federal laws. The RN serves as a resource for staff and clinicians and provides leadership, mentorship, and preceptorship to department staff.

The RN provides nursing care to patients across the life span and in various settings, consistent with educational preparation. The role includes patient advocacy, ethical practice, maintaining current clinical knowledge and skills, and contributing to nursing practice through research, quality improvement, committee work, education, and professional organizations. The RN may serve as a charge nurse or group leader and performs other duties as requested by a supervisor or manager.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of Registered Nurse experience, including 3 years in a relevant practice area; required.
• At least 2 years of Registered Nurse experience in a relevant practice area if education is BSN or MSN; required.
• Ability to perform as a preceptor; required.
• Current New York State RN license; required for all education levels.
• BLS certification required within 6 months.
• RNs without a BSN or higher nursing degree must meet New York State BSN in 10 educational requirements unless exempt.
• Leadership, training, coaching, clinical skills, multitasking, attention to detail, advocacy, and adaptability.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including medium work exertion and occasional, frequent, and constant physical activities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing; preferred. Experience may be substituted for the degree.
• Master’s degree in Nursing; preferred.
• Additional certifications may be needed based on department requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver, coordinate, integrate, and evaluate nursing care according to patient needs.
• Collect, analyze, and accurately document relevant patient health data.
• Identify patient problems and individualized expected outcomes, develop plans of care, implement and record interventions, and evaluate progress toward goals.
• Follow approved, research-based practice standards and applicable regulations and laws.
• Direct and supervise patient care provided by LPNs and support personnel according to department guidelines.
• Use equipment and materials safely and effectively while considering cost in managing patient care.
• Serve as charge nurse, group leader, preceptor, or mentor when assigned; effectively precept new staff and students.
• Write progress notes that demonstrate understanding of patient status and progress toward goals.
• Advocate for patients’ autonomy, dignity, and rights; deliver nonjudgmental, nondiscriminatory, and ethical care; and ensure informed consent is obtained for indicated procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge and skills, provide proof of current licensure, and complete unit credentialing, required training, competency validation, and educational activities.
• Participate in departmental and institutional quality-improvement processes and coordinate performance-improvement initiatives.
• Provide two required annual in-services for coworkers.
• Develop and evaluate systems for orienting new staff and students.
• Contribute to nursing knowledge through research, professional practice committees, and organizations; help identify clinical problems requiring investigation, collect and influence collection of data, assist investigators, and apply research findings in clinical practice.
• Perform other duties as requested by a supervisor or manager.
• Travel occasionally as required.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability protection.
• Retirement benefits with an employer match.
• Sign-on bonus: RN (excluding management) bonuses of $20,000 are listed for full-time positions; eligibility and details are discussed during the interview process. Current Bassett Healthcare Network employees are not eligible.
• Other benefits may be offered; offerings may vary by location and position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior