Registered Nurse - Valley Health Services - Per Diem

Bassett Healthcare Network•Town of Herkimer, NY

About The Position

The Registered Nurse - Per Diem provides supervision to clinical staff and other staff working during the assigned shift, assists the Director of Nursing with nursing services and resident care, coordinates staffing, and evaluates and directs nursing care. The nurse remains available to unit nurses, stays informed about residents’ changing conditions, and ensures appropriate action and continuity of care across shifts. The role supports quality nursing care through rounds, observation of residents and records, coordination of nursing and medical plans, communication with physicians and other disciplines, resident and staff education, and maintenance of care plans and records. It also includes personnel supervision, counseling, staffing assignments, evaluations, incident reporting, policy communication, participation in committees and in-service programs, and reporting operational or personnel concerns to the Director of Nursing. The position requires following facility policies and procedures, attending required in-services, using protective equipment, maintaining confidentiality, and complying with HIPAA and HIV regulations. The role may require occasional travel. It is a per-diem position.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
Currently licensed by the State of New York as a Registered Nurse; current NYS RN license is required.
RNs who do not hold a BSN or higher nursing degree must meet New York State’s BSN in 10 educational requirements, including completing a baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing within the timeframe required by applicable law and regulations, unless exempt.
BLS Certification is required.
Skills in attention to detail, analysis and evaluation, clinical practice, coaching, multitasking, interacting with people, maintaining confidentiality, planning, and team building.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands: medium work, exerting up to 50 lbs. occasionally, 20 lbs. frequently, and 10 lbs. constantly; occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, and stooping; frequent grasping; and constant typing/clerical dexterity, hearing, repetitive motion, computer/monitor use, standing, talking, visual acuity, walking, and fit testing.
Ability to work with occasional radiation/radiant energy hazards and frequent bodily fluid/bloodborne exposure; tolerate frequent noise and odors.
Occasional travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience as a staff RN is preferred.
At least 2 years of experience as a nursing supervisor is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise clinical staff and other department staff working during the assigned shift.
Assist the Director of Nursing in directing and supervising Nursing Services related to resident care.
Coordinate staffing for the assigned shift, primarily the 3–11 and 11–7 shifts, and assist with staffing other shifts when needed due to call-ins.
Evaluate and direct resident nursing care, remain available to nurses in charge, and respond to changes in residents’ conditions.
Determine the quality of nursing care through observation of residents, charts, care plans, staff communication, and physician communication.
Assist Charge Nurses in assessing resident needs and identifying nursing diagnoses, problems, and solutions.
Integrate Nursing Home and Nursing Department philosophy and objectives into nursing management on all units.
Provide continuity of resident care across three shifts and report to the Director of Nursing.
Maintain standards of care and an environment conducive to quality care; make rounds and institute immediate changes as needed.
Correlate nursing plans with medical plans by reviewing written plans and checking orders.
Interpret care to residents, families, nursing staff, and other nursing home personnel; participate in resident teaching programs.
Participate in nursing care committees, nursing research, and the development of care-plan guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Assist with staff evaluations and discuss individual goals, strengths, and weaknesses with personnel and supervisors.
Work with the In-Service Director to provide programs suitable for geriatric care; participate in orientation and in-service programs and teach nursing care and techniques.
Assign personnel to nursing teams based on resident needs and workers’ professional or technical competence; identify care problems and assist with personnel assignments.
Supervise and counsel personnel assigned to the shift, support personnel policies, keep staff informed of changes, and maintain effective communication.
Review critical incidents with the Director of Nursing and other supervisors, complete incident reports, review reports, and co-sign staff reports.
Report nursing, staffing, and personnel problems to the Director of Nursing and suggest solutions or changes.
Cooperate with attending physicians during visits and share information with professional disciplines, facility departments, and community agencies.
Maintain adequate records and communicate nursing care information to supervisors and the Director of Nursing.
Keep informed about new medical, nursing, and management developments relevant to residents and the facility.
Attend required in-services, follow department and facility policies and procedures, use protective equipment, and maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and HIV regulations.