PAT - Full Time

Guthrie Health•Cortland, NY

37d•$39 - $54

About The Position

Responsible for delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Directs and guides patient teaching and the activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Understands and adheres to GCMC's Compliance Standards as they appear in GCMC's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and GCMC regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.

Requirements

Entry level-graduate per Education requirements
Specialty Units-At least 1 year of medical-surgical nursing preferred. (i.e. ICU, Maternity, Psych)
See core competencies and unit specific competencies
Current NYS license to perform as a registered professional nurse
Current BLS-CPR certification required (or within first 30 days of employment)
Specialty Unit - Maternity - Neonatal Resuscitation Certification within 6 months of employment
Specialty Unit -ICU- ACLS within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

Assessment-Performs patient assessment and documents accurately in a timely manner per nursing and department policy.
Patient Monitoring-Monitors patient as appropriate for condition, status and safety according to nursing department policy.
Medication Administration-Performs safe administration and complete documentation of medications, IV fluids, and blood products in accordance with nursing policy.
Patient and Family Education
Safe Discharge/Discharge Planning
Assist Providers-Assist providers in performing procedures and treatments per unit, department specific and hospital policy.
Equipment Use
Nursing Clinical Skills- Demonstrates the ability to perform nursing treatments and procedures.
Emergency Preparedness-Demonstrates working knowledge and understanding of emergency preparedness plans and operations.
Documentation-Completely and accurately documents patient care activities and response in a timely manner in accordance with department and hospital policy.
Nursing Promotion-Promotion of professional nursing to include participation in PI/QI, Customer satisfaction, community involvement, committee activities and nursing continuing education.
Infection Control-Provide safe and effective patient care in accordance with hospital Infection Control policy and procedures.
Utilize nursing process-Identify patient needs and problems through assessment. Implement nursing interventions based on nursing diagnosis. Develop individualized patient care plan. Provide appropriate discharge instructions to patient and family.
Assist and provide for participation in clinical learning experiences.
Provide for continuum of care-Assure safe patient hand off through effective communication of the treatment status of each patient.
Other Duties as Assigned