RN - Emergency Department - PD

Guthrie Enterprise•Cortland, NY

About The Position

The Registered Nurse 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 ANA scope and standards of practice. Essential functions and specific skills are detailed in the unit-specific onboarding checklist and applicable specialty standards. The RN assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care; coordinates care plans to achieve patient goals and optimize outcomes and transitions; and monitors, records, and communicates patient conditions. The role also involves patient advocacy, education, safety and quality improvement, ongoing professional development, collaboration across the interdisciplinary care team, and leadership in the practice setting and community. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license in the state of employment.
At least one year of registered nursing 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 nursing unit specifications regarding educational requirements during employment.
Proficiency with information technology, including electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and necessary equipment.
Ability to exercise 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.
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of interdisciplinary staff.

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 goals, optimize outcomes, and support transitions across the continuum.
Monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions as appropriate.
Maintain essential competencies required for the specialty area and population served.
Advocate for ethical, holistic care and partner in care planning to promote 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, research, and evidence-based practice.
Demonstrate collaborative leadership through advocacy, influence, and innovation.
Delegate appropriately, coordinate care, and collaborate with colleagues as members of the interprofessional care team.
Model professional behaviors and participate in planning and presenting educational programs.
Use information technology, including electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and equipment necessary for the position.
Work with interdisciplinary staff, including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff.