RN - Home Health, Per Diem

Guthrie Enterprise•Waverly, NY

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional, comprehensive nursing care to patients, delivering coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, evidence-based care based on individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs 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 ANA scope and standards of practice. Essential functions and specialty-specific skills are detailed in the unit onboarding checklist and applicable standards. 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; and fosters learning among patients, families, colleagues, and the community. The role is accountable for safety and quality, applies evidence and best practices, engages in professional development, and demonstrates collaborative leadership within the care team. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice/employment.
At least one year of experience, or less than one year of experience 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.
Ability to work with a wide range of staff as part of an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff.
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).
Specialty certification.
ACLS 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.
Perform and 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 formal and informal learning for patients, families, nursing staff, healthcare team members, students, and the community.
Promote safety, identify and correct problems, and integrate evidence and best practices into nursing care.
Use data and evidence to improve patient outcomes and treat patient, personal, and environmental safety as equally important.
Engage in ongoing professional development and promote inquiry that explores, integrates, and disseminates research and evidence-based practice.
Demonstrate leadership through advocacy, influence, innovation, and collaboration.
Delegate appropriately, coordinate care, and collaborate with colleagues as members of the inter-professional 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 necessary for the role.
Perform other duties as assigned.