Registered Nurse - Endoscopy- Per Diem

Guthrie Enterprise•Cortland, NY

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional, comprehensive nursing care in an acute care environment. The RN is accountable for delivering coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, evidence-based care to patients and families, based on their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs and appropriate care strategies throughout the lifespan. The role follows 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. Specialty-specific essential functions and skills are detailed in the unit onboarding checklist and applicable standards. The RN must be currently licensed in the state of employment and have at least one year of experience, unless transitioned into the position from the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency (NLRN) Program. A BSN and specialty certification are preferred. BLS certification must be maintained; ACLS and PALS requirements depend on the unit. The RN must meet nursing-unit education requirements during employment. The RN assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care; coordinates care plans and transitions; monitors and communicates patient condition; advocates for ethical, holistic care; supports learning among patients, families, and healthcare teams; promotes safety and quality; develops professionally; and collaborates and demonstrates leadership within the interprofessional care team. The position also requires proficiency with information technology and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and challenging situations. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license in the state of employment.
At least one year of experience, or less than one year if transitioned into the position from the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency (NLRN) Program.
Maintain BLS certification.
Meet nursing-unit specifications regarding educational requirements during employment.
Proficiency in information technology, including electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and necessary equipment.
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 effectively 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 patients’ care.
Develop, update, and coordinate patient care plans 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 staff, other healthcare team members, students, and the community.
Identify and correct safety problems and integrate evidence and best practices into nursing care.
Use data and evidence to improve patient outcomes while treating patient, personal, and environmental safety as equally important.
Engage in ongoing professional development and promote inquiry into research and evidence-based practice.
Demonstrate leadership through advocacy, influence, and innovation; delegate appropriately, coordinate care, and collaborate 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 equipment needed for essential functions.
Work effectively with physicians, nurses, ancillary staff, and other interdisciplinary team members.
Use independent critical judgment in patient care and manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations.