RN - Emergency Services - PD

Guthrie Enterprise•Binghamton, NY

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) 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. Practice must comply with the Nurse Practice Act in the state of employment, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the ANA scope and standards of practice. Essential functions and specific skills are outlined in the unit-specific onboarding checklist and applicable specialty standards. The RN practices professional nursing by assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care; coordinating plans of care to achieve patient goals and optimize outcomes and transitions; monitoring, recording, and communicating patient condition; and maintaining required competencies. The RN advocates for ethical, holistic care, supports learning for patients and healthcare teams, promotes safety and quality, engages in ongoing professional development, and demonstrates collaborative leadership in the practice setting and community. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary. The position requires proficiency with information technology, including electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and other equipment needed for essential functions. The RN works with a wide range of staff on an interdisciplinary team and uses independent critical judgment in patient care. The role also calls for positive interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations.

Requirements

Registered Nurse license in the state of practice/employment.
At least one year of experience as a registered nurse, or less than one year 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.
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, including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff.
Ability to use independent, critical judgment in all aspects of patient care delivery.
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); previously agreed-upon effective dates for obtaining a BSN remain in effect, and contracts with specific timelines supersede the stated terms.
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 patients’ plans of care to achieve goals and optimize outcomes and transitions across the continuum.
Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
Perform and maintain current competencies required for the area of hire and population served.
Advocate for ethical and holistic care by partnering in care planning and promoting the autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs of those served.
Foster learning for patients, families, nursing staff, students, and other healthcare team members; facilitate formal and informal learning for the healthcare team and community.
Promote safety and quality, identify and correct problems, integrate evidence and best practices into nursing care, and use data and evidence to improve patient outcomes.
Engage in ongoing professional development and promote a culture of inquiry that explores, integrates, and disseminates research and evidence-based practice.
Demonstrate collaborative leadership through advocacy, influence, and innovation; delegate appropriately, coordinate care, and collaborate with 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 other equipment necessary for the role.
Manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations while exercising independent critical judgment in patient care.