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St. James Hospital Registered Nurse - Per Diem in Hornell, New York
Registered Nurse - Per Diem
Hornell, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=7329+Seneca+Rd+N+Hornell+NY+USA+14843-9684)
Description
Are you looking for the next step in your career, interested in joining a growing healthcare facility, and enjoy working with new state-of-the-art equipment.... join St. James Hospital's growing team of Nurses!
**Recent nursing graduates are also encouraged to apply as Residency Programs are offered through SJH
Are you looking to further your nursing career? St. James Hospital is offering a Nurse Residency Program for new nurses. This will provide you with the leadership and skills to have a long successful nursing career. Additional employee perks include Discounted Y Gym Memberships, Cell Phone Discounts, Employee Referral Bonus, UR Education Discount, EAP Services, and Competitive Shift Differentials.
**Shift Differentials are available for evening (7%) and night (13%) shifts.
Provides direct and indirect patient care in a healthcare setting. The RN must effectively
collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement
of desired patient outcomes. The RN provides care for patients for various
types of illness or trauma requiring emergency attention and must be able to recognize and effectively
treat life-threatening conditions across all age groups.
Requirements
Professional Proficiency Demonstrated
Responsible for understanding and adherence to the Standards/Code of Conduct, and the Corporate
Compliance Plan at St. James Health.
Ensures that all educational requirements related to Corporate Compliance are implemented and
adhered to as required by the CCP Education Plan.
Delivery of High Quality Clinical Outcomes
- Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as
per policy. This includes: pediatric, geriatric and the general patient population.
- Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain
management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain
management.
- Ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and
evaluate overall plan daily and as needed for effectiveness.
- Ability to perform waived testing (point-of-care testing) per Clinical Laboratory’s and
the patient care unit’s policies and procedures.
- Ability to interpret results of waived tests; take appropriate action on waived tests
results.
B. Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services
requiring technical and manual skills, and to perform treatments and provide services to
level licensure.
C. Follows the six (6) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors,
with a knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the
patient and their clinical condition.
D. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life
span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population
served. Able to interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each
patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group. Performs
patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for
patient’s age.
E. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and
reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
F. Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach
to the patient’s needs.
G. Documentation meets current standards and policies of organization and unit specific.
H. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
I. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
J. Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary.
K. Involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care. Formulates a teaching plan
based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is
included in teaching as appropriate (if applicable)
L. Applies evidence-based healthcare practices
M. Complies with policies and procedures.
N. Ensures compliance with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
O. Supports a culture of safety and quality patient care
Effective Collaboration that Helps Achieve Organizational Goals
A. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses
psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other healthcare
providers.
B. Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other
departments.
C. Communicates appropriately and clearly to Clinical Supervisor, Charge nurse, coworkers
and physicians.
D. Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with
Social Service/Discharge Planner regarding both in hospital and post discharge needs.
E. Participates in department and/or system wide team dynamic initiatives.
F. Assists with developing priorities, goals, and action plans.
Education & Experience
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Minimum 1 year of recent ER, critical care or med/surg
experience required. BSN preferred.
License and/or Certifications
• BLS/ACLS
• NYS RN license
• TNCC, PALS Preferred
• NRP within 1 year of hire
Physical Demands
Ability to move or transfer patients with an individual effort equal to 50 lbs. Should have a full range of
body motion to successfully perform all essential functions of the job, meaning you’ll have to stand,
walk, bend, kneel, crouch and reach frequently during a 12 hour shift. Accommodations are made for
nurses with disabilities.
Language Ability
Ability to read, write and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, operating and
maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to read, analyze and interpret common
scientific/trade/technical journals. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from
customers, or regulatory agencies. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure
manuals. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees, patients, and vendors.
Math Ability
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common
fractions and decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, rates
and ratios.
Salary Description
Min $33.67/Max $39.67