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The best thing about this role
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.
What you'll do
The Staff Registered Nurse, OR manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Cares for ages Pediatric through advanced age and end of life.
Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients and documents findings in the EMR
Performs admission assessment within six hours of admission or in accordance with specific unit standards. Reviews and acknowledges all MD orders for assigned patients
Identifies and documents nursing diagnosis on patients’ plan of care promptly
Identifies and documents patient/family/significant other teaching needs upon admission
Identifies discharge-planning needs of patient/family/significant other of admission
Develops, discusses, and communicates a realistic problem list (plan of care) for each patient, in collaboration with each patient/family/significant other in order to address all identified needs. Plan of care will include nursing diagnosis statement for each identified problem
Develops patient/family/significant other teaching and discharge plan as per unit standard
Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient
Demonstrates knowledge of hospital policies and procedures for verifying, scanning, administering, and recording medications
Demonstrates knowledge of commonly used meds: action, dose, and side effects. Observes five Rs for administering meds: right patient, right drug, right dose, right method, and right time
Demonstrates proper procedures in all methods of medication administration. Administers blood and blood products competently following hospital policy and procedures
Initiates and maintains IV access according to hospital policy and procedures
Assesses and documents IV site q4o or per unit standard, ensures IV site is labeled AAT
Evaluates the identified problems, care provided, and patient’s responses are reassessed in order to meet patient, and family needs to ensure overall quality of care delivered
Reassessment of plan of care is done every shift
Assesses the patient/significant other’s response to teaching plan in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan
Based on reassessment, plan of care will remain the same or be modified to meet the patient/significant others identified needs
Functions as a role model for current and new staff. Facilitates problem resolution among peers
Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with staff and nurse leaders toward the organization
Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the unit/med-surg division as specific to the scope of service to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed
Demonstrates knowledge of procedures and theories related to the care of the orthopedic patient
Demonstrates knowledge of procedures and theories of PCA and epidural pain management modalities. Consistently documents pre/post pain med assessments
Demonstrated knowledge and procedures of theories of capillary blood glucose testing
Follows MD orders and accurately documents I & O’s
Minimum 2 years OR or Med/Surg experience, preferred
License/ Certification:
Valid NYS Registered Nurse license, required
BLS, ACLS certifications within 6 months from date of hire, required
CNOR Certification, preferred
Skills:
Accountability
Clinical Skills
Communication
Critical Thinking
Interacting with People
Multi-tasking
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 climbing, crouching, kneeling, and stooping, fit testing
Occasional chemical, explosives, mechanical, and radiation/radiant energy
Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure
Working Conditions:
Occasional odors
Travel:
No travel required
Compensation
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, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance and disability protection
Retirement benefits including an employer match
And more!
Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.
We are also offering a sign-on bonus for this position! The bonus amounts are based on the position type and are listed below. Additional details and eligibility requirements will be discussed during the interview process. Current employees of Bassett Healthcare Network are not eligible and are encouraged to apply through the internal job board. At the discretion of leadership, this program may terminate or be suspended at any time.
Bonus Amount:
RN (excluding management) sign-on bonuses are awarded in the amount of $20,000 for full time
LPN sign on bonuses is awarded in the amount of $10,000 for full time
Eligible Employers:
A.O. Fox Hospital, Bassett Medical Center, Cobleskill Regional Hospital, Little Falls Hospital, O'Connor Hospital, Valley Health Services and Valley Residential Services
This position is eligible for a sign on bonus up to:
USD $20,000.00
Compensation
Pay Transparency
Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.
Pay Range Minimum:
USD $39.61/Hr.
Pay Range Maximum:
USD $51.65/Hr.
We love the difference people bring
**NYSNA Bargaining Unit Position**
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.
Responsibilities
The Staff Registered Nurse, OR manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Cares for ages Pediatric through advanced age and end of life.
Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients and documents findings in the EMR
Performs admission assessment within six hours of admission or in accordance with specific unit standards. Reviews and acknowledges all MD orders for assigned patients
Identifies and documents nursing diagnosis on patients’ plan of care promptly
Identifies and documents patient/family/significant other teaching needs upon admission
Identifies discharge-planning needs of patient/family/significant other of admission
Develops, discusses, and communicates a realistic problem list (plan of care) for each patient, in collaboration with each patient/family/significant other in order to address all identified needs. Plan of care will include nursing diagnosis statement for each identified problem
Develops patient/family/significant other teaching and discharge plan as per unit standard
Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient
Demonstrates knowledge of hospital policies and procedures for verifying, scanning, administering, and recording medications
Demonstrates knowledge of commonly used meds: action, dose, and side effects. Observes five Rs for administering meds: right patient, right drug, right dose, right method, and right time
Demonstrates proper procedures in all methods of medication administration. Administers blood and blood products competently following hospital policy and procedures
Initiates and maintains IV access according to hospital policy and procedures
Assesses and documents IV site q4o or per unit standard, ensures IV site is labeled AAT
Evaluates the identified problems, care provided, and patient’s responses are reassessed in order to meet patient, and family needs to ensure overall quality of care delivered
Reassessment of plan of care is done every shift
Assesses the patient/significant other’s response to teaching plan in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan
Based on reassessment, plan of care will remain the same or be modified to meet the patient/significant others identified needs
Functions as a role model for current and new staff. Facilitates problem resolution among peers
Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with staff and nurse leaders toward the organization
Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the unit/med-surg division as specific to the scope of service to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed
Demonstrates knowledge of procedures and theories related to the care of the orthopedic patient
Demonstrates knowledge of procedures and theories of PCA and epidural pain management modalities. Consistently documents pre/post pain med assessments
Demonstrated knowledge and procedures of theories of capillary blood glucose testing
Follows MD orders and accurately documents I & O’s
BLS, ACLS certifications within 6 months from date of hire, required
CNOR Certification, preferred
Skills: Accountability
Clinical Skills
Communication
Critical Thinking
Interacting with People
Multi-tasking
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 climbing, crouching, kneeling, and stooping, fit testing
Hazards: Occasional chemical, explosives, mechanical, and radiation/radiant energy
Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure
Working Conditions: Occasional odors
Travel: No travel required
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