RN SPECIALTY FLOAT-2
About The Position
Staff Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care, assesses patient needs, develops and implements care plans, and supervises other healthcare staff. They administer medications, monitor patient health, educate patients and families, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals. RNs also document patient care, adhere to nursing regulations, and ensure patient safety. Samaritan is a comprehensive not-for-profit health system that has been caring for the community since 1881. As the largest hospital and the largest private employer in the region, Samaritan's mission is to prioritize the health of the community. They invest time and resources to support local non-profit organizations and events, and their people actively participate in community initiatives to help Northern New York thrive. Samaritan is a fiscally sound and stable organization, offering stable jobs and ever-improving quality of care.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Current NYS RN license.
- BLS required.
- ACLS required or obtained within 3 months.
- PALS required within 3 months of hire.
- IV and IV contrast administration certification required.
- Coronary care course or successful completion of a challenge exam within the orientation period.
- 2 years recent (within 2 years) experience in critical care (ICU, PCU, Telemetry, or Emergency Department.
- Possess a thorough knowledge of nursing principles, ability to provide quality patient care, and assess patients' needs.
- Must be able to recognize safety issues for oneself and others.
- Demonstrate the use of lifts to move patients safely.
- Must be flexible and able to function well in stressful situations.
- Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to prioritize and delegate.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills required.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care.
- Assesses patient needs.
- Develops and implements care plans.
- Supervises other healthcare staff.
- Administers medications.
- Monitors patient health.
- Educates patients and families.
- Collaborates with other healthcare professionals.
- Documents patient care.
- Adheres to nursing regulations.
- Ensures patient safety.
- May be required to assume duties as a Charge Nurse.
- Required to float to Emergency, ICU, PCU, and med-surg.
Benefits
- Specialty Float Pool differential $4.25 per hour
- Up to $24000.00 Sign on Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
