RN Registered Nurse - ICU - Per Diem

Guthrie Enterprise • Cortland, NY

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional, comprehensive nursing care for patients in an acute care environment. The RN is accountable for delivering coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, evidence-based quality care to patients and families, based on individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs and appropriate care strategies throughout the lifespan. The RN practices in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state of employment, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the ANA scope and standards of practice. Essential functions and specific skills are identified in the unit-specific onboarding checklist and standards applicable to the specialty.

The RN assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care; coordinates plans of care to meet patient goals and support outcomes and transitions; monitors and communicates patient condition; advocates for ethical and holistic care; supports learning for patients, families, and healthcare colleagues; and applies safety, quality, and evidence-based practices. The RN also engages in professional development, collaborates with the interprofessional care team, delegates and coordinates care appropriately, and models professional nursing behaviors. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

The role requires current RN licensure in the state of practice and at least one year of experience, or less than one year of experience after transition from the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency (NLRN) Program. BLS certification must be maintained. BSN and specialty certification are preferred; ACLS and PALS requirements depend on the unit. Pay is $40.00–$54.12 per hour, dependent on years of applicable nursing experience.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in the state of employment.
• At least one year of experience as a registered nurse, or less than one year of experience if transitioned to the position from the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency (NLRN) Program.
• Meet nursing unit educational requirements during employment.
• Maintain BLS certification.
• Proficiency with information technology, including electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and equipment necessary to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to work with a wide range of staff on an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff.
• Ability to use independent, critical judgment in patient care delivery.
• 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).
• Specialty certification.
• ACLS certification, depending on the unit.
• PALS certification, depending on the unit.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Develop, update, and coordinate patient care plans to achieve patient goals, optimize outcomes, and support transitions across the continuum.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Perform and maintain essential competencies required for the area of hire and population served.
• Advocate for ethical and holistic care in partnership with patients and families, promoting autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs.
• Foster and facilitate learning for patients, families, nursing staff, 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 while treating patient, personal, and environmental safety as important priorities.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and practice within the legal parameters of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code of Ethics, and specialty standards.
• Promote inquiry into research and evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrate collaborative leadership through advocacy, influence, and innovation.
• Delegate and coordinate care appropriately and collaborate with colleagues as members of the interprofessional care team.
• Model professional behaviors as a representative of the nursing profession.
• Participate in planning and presenting educational programs.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed