RN II-Weekend Scheduling: East 7-Progressive Care Unit

Highland Hospital•Rochester, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

East 7-PCU is an 18-bed unit caring for acutely ill patients requiring continuous monitoring, including ventilator dependent patients, peritoneal dialysis, acute cardiac, and Stroke patients. The Level II RN, under the direction of the Nurse Manager, is accountable for provision of competent patient care based on established standards and the nursing process. The Level II Registered Nurse may assume expanded unit roles as available and assigned by Nurse Manager as a charge nurse or preceptor. The Level II nurse supports peers in the delivery of patient care, uses appropriate team communication methods, and practices care that reflects the patient condition and priorities. The Level II nurse provides support to team problem solving. The Level II nurse identifies opportunities for self-growth and contributes to the development of other learners. The Level II nurse contributes to 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.
Assumes 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.