Registered Nurse – Stroke/Oncology – Full Time - nights

Guthrie Enterprise•Binghamton, NY

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional, comprehensive nursing care in an acute care environment. The RN is accountable for coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, evidence-based care for patients and families, based on individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs and appropriate care strategies throughout the lifespan. The role practices in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state of employment, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, and ANA scope and standards of practice. Essential functions and specialty-specific skills are defined by the unit onboarding checklist and applicable standards. This position is on Acute Care 1, a 36-bed inpatient unit at Guthrie Lourdes Hospital. The unit provides specialized care for patients with cancer, including active treatment, symptom management, and palliative and hospice services. It also cares for patients recovering from strokes, with close neurological monitoring, early mobility, and interdisciplinary rehabilitation, as well as patients with acute medical conditions such as respiratory illnesses, diabetes, and wound care needs. The unit uses a team nursing model with collaboration between RN and LPN teams. The role includes assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care; coordinating patients’ plans of care; monitoring and communicating patient conditions; advocating for ethical and holistic care; supporting learning for patients, families, and healthcare colleagues; promoting safety and quality; engaging in professional development; and collaborating with the interprofessional care team. Other duties may be assigned as necessary. The position requires proficiency with information technology, including electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and equipment needed for the role.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license in the state of employment.
At least one year of experience, or less than one year if transitioned to the position from the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency (NLRN) Program.
Maintain BLS certification.
Meet the nursing unit’s educational requirements during employment.
Proficiency in information technology, including electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and equipment needed for essential job functions.
Ability to work with a wide range of staff as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to use independent, critical judgment in patient care delivery.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); any previously agreed-upon effective date or applicable contract timeframe for obtaining the degree remains in effect.
Specialty certification.
ACLS certification, depending on the unit.
PALS certification, depending on the unit.

Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patients’ care.
Develop, update, and coordinate patients’ plans of care to achieve goals, optimize outcomes, and support transitions across the continuum.
Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
Maintain essential competencies required for the area of hire and population served.
Advocate for ethical and holistic care by partnering in care planning and promoting patients’ autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs.
Foster and facilitate learning for patients, families, nursing, other healthcare team members, students, and the community.
Promote safety and quality by identifying and correcting problems and integrating evidence and best practices into nursing care.
Use data and evidence to improve patient outcomes and consider patient, personal, and environmental safety.
Engage in ongoing professional development and practice within the legal parameters of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code of Ethics, and specialty standards.
Promote a culture of inquiry that explores, integrates, and disseminates research and evidence-based practice.
Demonstrate leadership through advocacy, influence, innovation, delegation, care coordination, and collaboration with the interprofessional care team.
Model professional behavior and participate in planning and presenting educational programs.
Use information technology, including electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and other necessary equipment.
Work with physicians, nurses, ancillary staff, and other members of an interdisciplinary team.
Apply independent critical judgment in patient care and manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations.

Benefits

Up to $25,000 sign-on bonus for eligible, experienced RNs.
Newly increased RN rates.
$6.00 per hour night-shift differential.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month after hire.
Generous PTO beginning on Day 1, based on years of experience.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
Tuition reimbursement after 90 days.
Relocation assistance up to $12,000, based on distance.
Stable, predictable scheduling compared to inpatient bedside roles.
Free on-site parking.