Registered Nurse IV, Acute Care - ICU

Bassett Healthcare Network • Village of Cooperstown, NY

19d

About The Position

The Registered Professional Nurse IV, Acute Care delivers safe, patient-focused nursing care using the nursing process. The role assesses, plans, delivers, coordinates, integrates, and evaluates care in response to patient needs, while contributing to interdisciplinary teamwork and ensuring care follows applicable professional standards, regulations, statutes, and state and federal laws. The RN IV serves as a resource, mentor, and leader for department staff and clinicians, and contributes to professional nursing practice through research, committee work, and professional organizations.

The position provides nursing care and services to patients throughout the life span and in various settings consistent with the nurse’s educational preparation. Responsibilities include collecting and analyzing patient data; identifying problems and outcomes; developing, implementing, documenting, and evaluating plans of care; directing and supervising LPNs and support personnel; advocating for patients’ autonomy, dignity, and rights; and providing ethical, non-discriminatory care. The RN IV may act as charge nurse, group leader, or preceptor and supports staff and student orientation and development.

The RN IV maintains current licensure, credentials, training, and competencies; participates in education and quality improvement; and contributes to nursing research and the application of research findings in clinical practice. The role may also coordinate performance-improvement initiatives, assist investigators, and perform other duties as requested by a supervisor or manager.

This is a medium-work position involving occasional lifting or exertion up to 50 pounds, frequent fit testing, and constant typing, grasping, hearing, repetitive motion, computer or monitor use, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking. Occasional travel may be required. The work may involve exposure to radiation, bodily fluids or bloodborne hazards, noise, vibration, wet or humid conditions, and odors.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of Registered Nurse experience, including 3 years in the relevant practice area.
• At least 2 years of Registered Nurse experience in the relevant practice area if the candidate’s education is a BSN or MSN.
• Ability to perform as a preceptor.
• Current New York State RN license.
• BLS certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Meet New York State BSN-in-10 educational requirements if not currently holding a BSN or higher degree in nursing, unless exempt.
• Skills in leadership, training, coaching, clinical practice, multitasking, attention to detail, advocacy, and adaptability.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver, coordinate, integrate, and evaluate nursing care using the nursing process.
• Collect, analyze, and accurately record relevant patient health data.
• Analyze assessment data, identify patient problems, establish individualized expected outcomes, and develop plans of care.
• Implement and document interventions appropriate to patient diagnoses or problems, and evaluate progress toward goals.
• Adhere to approved, research-based practice standards and applicable professional, regulatory, and legal requirements.
• Direct and supervise patient care provided by LPNs and support personnel.
• Use equipment and materials safely and effectively, considering cost in managing patient care.
• Act as charge nurse, group leader, or preceptor when assigned, and provide leadership, mentoring, and resources to staff and clinicians.
• Write progress notes that reflect patient status and progress toward goals.
• Precept new staff members or students and contribute to systems for orienting them.
• Advocate for patients’ autonomy, dignity, and rights; provide ethical, non-judgmental, and non-discriminatory care; and ensure informed consent for indicated procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge and skills, provide evidence of current licensure, and complete required credentials, training, competencies, and annual educational activities.
• Participate in departmental and institutional quality-improvement processes and coordinate assigned performance-improvement initiatives.
• Provide two required annual in-services for coworkers.
• Contribute to nursing knowledge through research participation, professional practice committees, and professional organizations.
• Help identify clinical problems requiring investigation, assist with structured data collection, collaborate with senior nurses and investigators, and use research findings in clinical practice.
• Perform other duties as requested by a 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 with an employer match.
• Sign-on bonus of $20,000 for eligible full-time RN positions, excluding management; current Bassett Healthcare Network employees are not eligible.

What This Job Offers

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