Registered Nurse

Northwell Health•Rhinebeck, NY

13d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care guided by the American Nurses Association scope of practice. The nurse collaborates with patients, families or significant others, peers, physicians, and other interdisciplinary healthcare team members to deliver healthcare services. The role assesses patient needs, plans and implements care, and evaluates medical and nursing regimens in accordance with hospital and nursing philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards. The Registered Nurse demonstrates leadership, professional accountability, and commitment to growth. The position is in the Outpatient Infusion Center at Northern Dutchess Hospital. Required credentials include RN and BLS. The posting specifies an Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school as required and a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing as preferred. A current, unobstructed New York State Registered Nurse license is required for New York hospitals; a current, unobstructed Connecticut Registered Nurse license is required for Connecticut hospitals. New graduates awaiting licensure may be considered at the Chief Nursing Officer’s discretion for Connecticut hospitals only. Additional association training and certifications depend on the care area and are listed in the posting.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with an Associate’s degree (required).
Current and unobstructed New York State Registered Nurse license for New York hospitals.
Current and unobstructed Connecticut Registered Nurse license for Connecticut hospitals.
BLS certification upon hire for all nursing care areas.
Meet association training and certification requirements applicable to the assigned care area and location, including the timelines specified in the posting.
New graduates awaiting licensure may be considered at the Chief Nursing Officer’s discretion for Connecticut hospitals only.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
American Nurses Association-endorsed certification or Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses certification, depending on certification specialty and hours-of-work requirements.
Area-specific training or certifications listed as preferred in the posting, including ACLS for specified areas, TNCC for specified ICU and PACU contexts, and TCAR for specified ICU contexts.

Responsibilities

Complete patient assessments and reassessments as clinically indicated; document the plan of care, interventions, outcomes, and the patient’s physical, mental, and emotional status.
Complete appropriate documentation for the patient’s level of care, including transfer and discharge documentation when indicated.
Follow the five Rights of Medication Administration; explain medications to patients and families or significant others; assess allergies, parameters, potential side effects, and effectiveness before administration; intervene as needed; and reassess and document responses according to hospital policy.
Coordinate and supervise nursing care, including delegation of tasks, and maintain accountability for delegated care.
Promote a culture of safety by assessing potential patient safety risks, following hospital safety policies and procedures, and initiating interventions for identified risk factors.
Conduct bedside shift reports and bedside rounds with peers for assigned patients at change of shift.
Document application of the nursing process in a responsible, accountable, and ethical manner.
Ensure appropriate patient hand-off when leaving for breaks.
Assess patient and family or significant-other learning needs; plan and provide instruction using applicable teaching methods; and assess and document responses to teaching.
Care for specific patient populations as necessary, regardless of location.
Deliver patient-centered care by embracing cultural diversity, respecting individual dignity, maintaining caring relationships, and communicating openly, including through active listening.
Meet accreditation, regulatory, and compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Promote learning and growth by pursuing experiences and formal or independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge, and by mentoring others.
Perform other duties as assigned within the state nursing scope of practice.