STAT RN Acute Care

Bassett Healthcare•Cooperstown, NY

63d

About The Position

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. The STAT Nurse RN will provide clinical support and direct patient care in a variety of inpatient units during peak periods of activity. The STAT Nurse RN will provide episodic nursing care, assist with patient flow, respond to Rapid Response, Code Stroke, Trauma and Code-Blue calls, supports the clinical staff and Nursing Supervisors, work as a procedural Nurse for after-hour cases and emergency procedures, lend assistance with starting difficult I.V.s, and specialize in critical care and emergency nursing.

Requirements

2 Year/Associate Degree in Nursing, required
Minimum 3 years experience as a RN in the Critical Care or Emergency Department setting, required
Minimum 5 years RN experience, required
Current NYS License as a Registered Nurse, required
BLS Certification, required
ACLS Certification, required
Must have one of the following certifications: CCRN, TNCC or TCAR Certification, required
Clinical Skills
Adaptability
Multi-Tasking
Attention to Detail
Advocacy

Nice To Haves

4 Year/Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred
PALS Certification, preferred

Responsibilities

Acts as first responders to various emergency codes, including Code Blue, Code Stroke, Rapid Responses, and Trauma
Assess, evaluate, and stabilize patients who are experiencing sudden declines in health, whether in general care areas, ED, affiliate locations, or the ICU
Assist with procedures like starting IVs, managing moderate sedation, and performing other bedside interventions
Deliver direct patient care in emergency situations, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and providing respiratory support
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals, acting as a liaison during emergencies
Utilize critical thinking skills to assess situations, identify problems, and implement appropriate interventions
Provides nursing care and services to patients throughout the life span and in various settings consistent with educational preparations
Collects, analyzes and records relevant patient health data accurately, with no more than 3-5 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback
Analyzes assessment data to identify patient problems, with no more than 2-3 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation
Implements and records interventions appropriate, with no more than 3-5 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation
Adheres to approved, research-based practice standards, with no more than 2-3 exceptions, as measured by direct supervisory observation and random supervisory chart review
Demonstrates consideration of safety, effective utilization of equipment and materials, and cost in managing patient care, as measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback
Effectively precepts new staff members or students as determined by preceptee/student feedback and direct managerial observation
Ability to function in charge nurse or leadership capacity as determined by practice arena
Advocates for patients to ensure that care preserves and protects the patient's autonomy, dignity and rights
Delivers care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity, 100% of the time, as measured by no significant, substantiated patient or peer complaints received by the manager/supervisor
Assures that patients have informed consent signed for indicated procedures, 100% of the time, as measured by random supervisory chart review
Acts on behalf of patients in an ethical manner 100% of the time, as measured by co-worker and patient feedback and managerial observation
Adheres to ANA Code of Ethics for Professional Nurses
Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in his or her area of practice
Provides proof of current licensure validation to supervisor. (To achieve excellence, one must do this in a proactive, timely manner prior to due date)
Completes required credentialing according to departmental policy by providing documented evidence of completion to supervisor
Provides to supervisor evidence of completion of all required training and competency validation. (To achieve excellence, one must take personal responsibility for this task and complete by the due date)
Participates in level appropriate number of hours of educational activity, according to pathway, related to job function annually and provides documented evidence of attendance or activity to supervisor
Demonstrates clinical problem-solving ability through written exemplar, patient/family feedback, co-worker report or direct managerial observation
Participates in quality improvement processes for the department and institution as assigned and as measured by supervisory observation
Demonstrates operational problem-solving ability through written exemplar, coworker report or direct managerial observation
Coordinates performance improvement initiative demonstrating good organizational skills and follow-through as determined by direct managerial observation
Develops and evaluates systems for orienting new staff and students as demonstrated by direct managerial observation
Contributes to the body of nursing knowledge through use of research and participation in professional practice committees and organizations as measured by portfolio review and managerial observation
Participates in nursing research
Commits to an attitude of inquiry, research-based practice, and the advancement of nursing science as observed by managerial observation
Helps to identify clinical problems requiring investigation as measured by co-worker feedback and managerial observation
Assists in the collection of data within a structured format as measured by co-worker feedback and managerial observation
Partners with senior nurses to use research findings in clinical practice as measured by co-worker feedback and managerial observation
Identifies clinical problems requiring investigation as measured by co-worker feedback and managerial observation
Influences data collection methods, collects data and implements research findings as measured by direct supervisory observation
Serves as a clinical expert assisting investigators as measured by investigator feedback
Uses research findings in clinical practice as measured by coworker feedback and managerial observation
Performs other duties as requested and observed by supervisor or manager