RN - Emergency Services

Guthrie Enterprise•Corning, NY

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional, comprehensive nursing care for patients in an acute care environment. The RN delivers coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, evidence-based quality care to patients and families, based on their 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 ANA scope and standards of practice. Essential functions and specialty-specific skills are outlined in the unit onboarding checklist and applicable standards. This is a full-time position with a day schedule of three 12-hour shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., including every other weekend. The position is part of the collective bargaining unit. A sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 is available for qualified RNs. The RN assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care; administers prescribed tests, medications, and protocols; educates patients and families; coordinates plans of care and transitions; and monitors, records, and communicates patient conditions. The role also includes advocacy, facilitating learning, promoting safety and quality, professional development, leadership and collaboration within the interprofessional care team, and participation in educational programs. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license in the state of employment.
At least one year of experience as a registered nurse, 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.
Ability to use independent, critical judgment in all aspects of patient care delivery.
Ability to work with a wide range of staff as part of an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude.
Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations.
Proficiency in information technology, including electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and relevant equipment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); previously agreed-upon degree completion dates and applicable contract terms remain in effect.
Specialty certification.
ACLS certification, depending on the unit.

Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Implement or administer prescribed testing, medications, and protocols in compliance with established standards, and ensure pertinent patient and family education is provided.
Develop, update, and coordinate patient plans of care to achieve goals and optimize outcomes and 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 the autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs of patients.
Foster and facilitate formal and informal learning for patients, families, nursing staff, other healthcare team members, students, and the community.
Promote safety, identify and correct problems, and integrate evidence and best practices into nursing care to improve patient outcomes.
Engage in ongoing professional development and promote inquiry into research and evidence-based practice.
Demonstrate leadership through advocacy, influence, innovation, delegation, care coordination, and collaboration with the interprofessional care team.
Model professional behavior as a representative of the nursing profession.
Participate in planning and presenting educational programs.
Use information technology, including electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and equipment needed to perform essential functions.
Perform other duties as assigned.