RN II - East 5
About The Position
Highland Hospital is opening a new Acute Medicine Unit in November 2026. This 20-bed unit is seeking nurses who are collaborative, compassionate, accountable, and supportive of one another. The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing services for patients and their families and/or for the nursing department. They collaborate with other healthcare providers and team members to achieve expected patient outcomes and improve the care environment. Nurses utilize the nursing process and evidence-based practice to coordinate and provide direct care and services that support care. The Level II Registered Nurse (RN), under the direction of the Nurse Manager, is accountable for providing competent patient care based on established standards and the nursing process. The Level II RN may assume expanded unit roles such as charge nurse or preceptor, as assigned by the Nurse Manager. They support peers in patient care delivery, use appropriate team communication methods, and practice care that reflects the patient's condition and priorities. The Level II nurse assists with team problem-solving, identifies opportunities for self-growth, and contributes to the development of other learners. They also contribute to a safe unit environment and operations.
Requirements
- Minimum 6 months RN expertise in an acute care setting.
- Licensed by New York State to practice as a Registered Nurse.
- Current CPR certification (American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare providers preferred).
Nice To Haves
- BS in Nursing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides professional nursing services for patients and their families and/or for the nursing department.
- Collaborates with other health care providers and health care team members to achieve expected patient outcomes and improve the care environment.
- Uses the nursing process and evidence-based practice to coordinate and provide direct care and services that support care.
- Provides competent patient care based on established standards and the nursing process.
- May assume expanded unit roles as available and assigned by Nurse Manager as a charge nurse or preceptor.
- Supports peers in the delivery of patient care.
- Uses appropriate team communication methods.
- Practices care that reflects the patient condition and priorities.
- Provides support to team problem solving.
- Identifies opportunities for self-growth and contributes to the development of other learners.
- Contributes to safe unit environment and operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
