RN - Rheumatology Office, PT

Guthrie Enterprise•Binghamton, NY

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Join Guthrie Lourdes Rheumatology as a part-time Registered Nurse on a close-knit outpatient team caring for patients with complex rheumatologic conditions. The role is based in the Medical Office Building adjacent to Guthrie Lourdes Hospital and works collaboratively with an experienced team and infusion services. Infusion experience is encouraged but not required. The schedule typically covers 2–3 weekdays per week during daytime hours, which may vary with clinic needs. There are no weekend, holiday, or travel requirements. The RN provides professional, comprehensive nursing care and is accountable for coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, evidence-based care for patients and families. Care is based on individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs and appropriate strategies throughout the lifespan. The RN practices in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state of employment, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and ANA scope and standards of practice. Essential functions and specialty-specific skills are detailed in the unit onboarding checklist and applicable standards. The pay rate is $34.25–$46.16 per hour. Experienced RNs may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license in the state of employment/practice.
At least one year of experience is preferred; alternatively, less than one year of experience is acceptable for nurses transitioned from the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency Program.
Maintain BLS certification.
Meet nursing unit educational requirements during employment, as determined by the Nursing Department and Nursing Unit.
Proficiency with information technology, including electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and relevant equipment.
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.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills conveying 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.
Infusion experience.
ACLS certification, depending on the unit.

Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient 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 specific area and population served.
Advocate for ethical, 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.
Promote safety and quality by identifying and correcting problems and integrating evidence and best practices into care.
Engage in ongoing professional development and promote inquiry, research, and evidence-based practice.
Demonstrate leadership through advocacy, influence, innovation, delegation, care coordination, and interprofessional collaboration.
Participate in planning and presenting educational programs.
Perform high-level disinfection when required by departmental equipment.
Use information technology, including electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and other equipment needed for the role.
Manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations while using independent critical judgment in patient care.