RN - PT Days - Observation Unit - Samaritan Hospital

Trinity Health•Troy, NY

1d•$40 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

If you are an RN and looking for a position in the Observation/Clinical Decision Unit to meet your schedule, this could be your opportunity. This is a 10-12 bed observation unit with an expected Length of Stay (LOS) of 24 hours or less. Admissions come from the ED. The unit will also function as a discharge lounge if OBS admissions are low. In peak census times, it may function as a rapid admission unit from the ED to decompress the ED pending bed availability on M/S units. The role involves working closely with the Hospitalist and CM/UM assigned to the unit. St. Peter's Health Partner's is a recognized leader and a Magnet Hospital in the Capital Region, offering a place where career opportunities and quality of life converge. We provide a strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance, and career development opportunities, with positions and shifts to accommodate all schedules.

Requirements

A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York
ASN required
Registered Nurses must possess the ability to assess, plan, direct, intervene and evaluate patient care
The RN must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and written
Minimum 1 year of RN Acute experience

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred from an accredited nursing program

Responsibilities

Deliver care, including assessing needs, planning and meeting the needs of patients in the Observation/Clinical Decision Unit for fast-paced, frequent patient turnover.
Assessing the needs of each patient where assigned.
Planning the nursing care needed, including spiritual, emotional and physiological needs.
Seeing that the plan of care is carried out through performance and/or leadership of supervised personnel and that the plan of care is evaluated.
Directly accountable to the Nurse Manager for the quality of patient care delivered.
Modifying and delivering care that is specific to the age, growth and development of patients according to the unit scope of services.
When serving in the charge role, responsible for clinical and leadership functions, for assessing the needs of each patient and planning the nursing care needed to meet those needs.