Registered Nurse Ii, Ambulatory Care - Cooperstown, United States - Bassett Healthcare

Bassett Healthcare
Bassett Healthcare
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Cooperstown, United States

2 weeks ago

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Overview:


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.

Recently named a Forbes America's Best-In-State Employer 2022


Responsibilities:


The
Registered Professional Nurse II, Ambulatory Care is accountable for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process.

The RN assesses, plans, delivers, coordinates, integrates, and evaluates nursing care related to patient needs. The RN contributes to the support of patients through interdisciplinary teamwork.

  • Provides nursing care and services to patients throughout the life span and in various settings consistent with educational preparation.
  • Collects and records relevant patient health data accurately and works in collaboration with the care team to contribute to the plan of care.
  • Analyzes assessment data to identify patient problems and utilizes date to continuously meet care coordination needs.
  • Identifies expected outcomes individualized to the patient.
  • Evaluates patient response to plan of care and works in collaboration with the interprofessional team to make any needed adjustments.
  • Implements and records interventions appropriate to diagnosis or patient problem.
  • Evaluates the patient's progress toward attainment of identified goals, and initiates or participates in patient outcome improvement activities.
  • Adheres to approved, researchbased practice standards.
  • Directs and supervises patient care provided by LPNs and support personnel.
  • Performs and documents Point of Care (POC) testing and quality control in accordance with established laboratory policies and procedures.
  • Maintains and documents testing reagents/supplies and equipment according to established laboratory procedures.
  • Acts effectively as a group leader or preceptor when assigned.
  • Advocates for patients to ensure that care preserves and protects the patient's autonomy, dignity and rights.
  • Delivers care in a nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity.
  • Assures that patients have informed consent signed for indicated procedures, 100% of the time, as measured by random supervisory chart review.
  • Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in his or her area of practice.
  • Provides proof of current BLS validation to supervisor.
  • Completes required unit credentialing according to departmental policy by providing documented evidence of completion to supervisor.
  • Provides to supervisor /manager evidence of completion of all required training and competency validation.
  • Performs Similar or related duties as requested or directed.
  • Completion of professional nursing pathway for current practice level and provides evidence of completion to supervisor every three years.

Qualifications:

Education:


  • 2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing, required or...
  • Vocational / Technical Diploma Professional Nursing Program, required or...
  • 4 year / Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred


All RN's hired and do not currently hold a BSN will be expected to demonstrate enrollment in a bachelor's prepared nursing program within 4 years of hire.

BSN must be completed within 10 years. RN's licensed on or before 12/19/17 are/remain exempt from this requirement.


Experience:


  • Minimum one year of experience as an Registered Nurse, required

License/ Certification:


  • Current NYS license as a Registered Nurse, required
  • BLS certification will be required within 6 months
  • Other certifications may be needed based on department requirements

Skills:


  • Leadership
  • Clinical Skills
  • Multi-Tasking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Advocacy
  • Adaptability

Physical Requirements:


  • Medium Work
  • Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects
  • Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching
  • Frequent fit testing
  • Constant typing, grasping, hearing, repetitive motion, seeing, standing, stooping, talking, walking, visual acuity

Hazards:


  • Occasional bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure, burns
chemical, electrical, explosives, mechanical, radiation/radiant energy


Working Conditions:


  • Occasional noise, vibration, wet and/or humid, dust, fumes, gases, mists
  • Frequent odors

Travel:


  • Occasional Travel
  • The job may require travel from time
- to-time, but not on a regular basis


Total Rewards:


Bassett Healthcare Network's commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind.

Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett.


Our generous benefits offerings include:

  • Paid time off, inc
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