Registered Nurse - Med/Surg, Per Diem

Northern Dutchess Hospital•Rhinebeck, NY

19d•$41 - $76

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care guided by the American Nurses Association scope of practice. The nurse collaborates with patients, family members or significant others, peers, physicians, and other interdisciplinary healthcare team members to deliver healthcare services. The Registered Nurse 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 role demonstrates leadership, professional accountability, and commitment to growth. This position is in the Med Surg South department at Northern Dutchess Hospital. It is a per diem role. Required credentials are RN and BLS.

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited school of nursing with an Associate’s degree in nursing.
Current and unobstructed New York State Registered Nurse license for NY hospitals.
Current and unobstructed Connecticut Registered Nurse license for CT hospitals.
BLS certification required upon hire.
Required unit-specific training and certifications may apply, including ACLS, PALS or ENPC, NRP, EFM, TNCC, TCAR, CPI or other de-escalation training, S.T.A.B.L.E., and chemotherapy certification, according to the applicable unit and timelines listed in the posting.
Required credentials listed for this position: RN and BLS.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
American Nurses Association-endorsed certifications or Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses certification, subject to certification specialty hours-of-work requirements.

Responsibilities

Complete patient assessments and reassessments as clinically indicated, documenting the plan of care, interventions, outcomes, and the patient’s physical, mental, and emotional status.
Ensure documentation reflects the level of care and includes transfer or discharge documentation when indicated.
Follow the five Rights of Medication Administration; explain medications to patients or their families/significant others; assess allergies, parameters, potential side effects, and effectiveness; intervene as needed; and reassess and document responses according to hospital policy.
Coordinate and supervise nursing care, including delegation of tasks, and remain accountable for delegated care.
Promote a culture of safety by assessing patients for 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 the application of the nursing process responsibly, accountably, and ethically.
Ensure appropriate patient hand-off when leaving for breaks.
Assess patient and family/significant-other learning needs; plan and provide appropriate instruction; and assess and document responses to teaching.
Provide care for specific patient populations as necessary, regardless of location.
Deliver patient-centered care by embracing cultural diversity, respecting individual dignity, and maintaining open communication and active listening.
Meet accreditation, regulatory, and compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Promote learning and growth by pursuing experiences and formal or independent learning 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.