Registered Nurse IV, Ambulatory Care, Primary Care Triage

Bassett Healthcare Network•Village of Cooperstown, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The best thing about this role 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.

Requirements

2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing, required
Vocational / Technical Diploma Professional Nursing Program, required
Minimum 5 years Registered Nurse experience, required
Minimum 3 years Registered Nurse experience, must be within relevant practice area, for RN with vocational/technical diploma or associate degree, required
Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience must be within relevant practice area, for RN with BSN or Masters, required
Current NYS license as a Registered Nurse, required
BLS certification will be required within 6 months
Leadership
Training
Clinical Skills
Multi-Tasking
Attention to Detail
Advocacy
Adaptability

Nice To Haves

4 year / Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred
Masters Degree in Nursing, preferred
All RN’s hired and do not currently hold a BSN will be expected to demonstrate enrollment in a bachelor’s prepared nursing program within 4 years of hire. BSN must be completed within 10 years. RN’s licensed on or before 12/19/17 are/remain exempt from this requirement.
Other certifications may be needed based on department requirements

Responsibilities

Accountable for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process.
Assesses, plans, delivers, coordinates, integrates, and evaluates nursing care related to patient needs.
Contributes to the support of patients through interdisciplinary teamwork.
Assures that the care provided is consistent with applicable standards, regulations, statutes and state and federal law, and provides leadership to department staff, serving as a resource and mentor.
Contributes to the body of professional nursing practice through participation in research, committee work, and professional organizations, internal and external.
Provides nursing care and services to patients throughout the life span and in various settings consistent with educational preparation.
Collects and records relevant patient health data accurately and works collaboratively with the care team to provide the patient care.
Analyzes assessment data to identify patient problems and utilizes data to continuously meet care coordination needs.
Identifies expected outcomes individualized to the patient.
Identifies patients' response to patient care and works with other the other patient care team to make any necessary adjustments.
Implements and records interventions appropriate to diagnosis or patient problem.
Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attainment of identified goals and initiates or participates in patient outcome improvement activities.
Adheres to approved, research-based practice standards.
Directs and supervises patient care provided by LPNs and support personnel 100% of the time according to department guidelines.
Performs and documents Point of Care (POC) testing and quality control in accordance with established laboratory policies and procedures.
Maintains and documents testing reagents/supplies and equipment according to established laboratory procedures.
Acts effectively as a group leader or preceptor when assigned.
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.
Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in his or her area of practice.
Provides proof of current BLS validation to supervisor.
Completes required unit credentialing according to departmental policy by providing documented evidence of completion to supervisor.
Provides to supervisor evidence of completion of all required training and competency validation.
Performs Similar or related duties as requested or directed.
Triennial completion of professional nursing pathway for current practice level and provides evidence of completion to supervisor.
Provides an annual in-service for co-workers and provides documented evidence of activity to supervisor.
Demonstrates clinical problem-solving ability through written exemplar, patient/family feedback, co-worker report or direct managerial observation.
Develops and evaluates systems for orienting new staff and students as demonstrated by direct supervisory observation.
Contributes to the body of nursing knowledge through use of research and participation in professional practice committees and organizations as measured by portfolio review and supervisory observation.