Registered Nurse- NIGHT ED Job Poughkeepsie area,City of Poughkeepsie New York USA,Nursing

Position: Registered Nurse- FT NIGHT ED
Location: City of Poughkeepsie

Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations — Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York — plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practice locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care. Non‑acute care is offered through various affiliates.

Summary

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care that is guided by the ANA scope of practice. The Registered Nurse collaborates with patients, family/significant others, peers, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the delivery of healthcare services to patients. The Registered Nurse assesses the patient’s needs, plans care, implements, and evaluates the medical and nursing regimens in accordance with the hospital and nursing philosophy, policies/procedures, and standards.

He or she demonstrates leadership skills and commitment to professional accountability and growth.

Responsibilities

Completes patient assessment and reassessment as clinically indicated.

Documents detailed information incorporating the plan of care, interventions and outcomes reflecting the patient’s physical, mental and emotional status.
Ensures appropriate documentation based on the level of care the patient is receiving to include transfer/discharge documentation as indicated.

Follows the five Rights of Medication Administration, verbalizing to patients/family/significant others the medication they are receiving. Assesses the patient prior to administering medications noting allergies, parameters, potential side effects, effectiveness and intervening as needed. Reassesses and documents response according to hospital policy.

Coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care, including the delegation of tasks.

Maintains accountability for care delegated.

Actively works to promote a culture of safety.

Assesses patients for potential safety risks.

Adheres to hospital policies and procedures regarding patient safety and initiates interventions related to the risk factors identified.
Conducts bedside shift report and bedside rounds with peers on assigned patients at change of shift.
Demonstrates quality by documenting the application of the nursing process in a responsible, accountable and ethical manner.

Assesses learning needs of patient/family/significant other, plans and provides appropriate instruction using applicable teaching methods, and assesses and documents the patient/family/significant other’s response to teaching.

Cares for specific patient populations, regardless of location, as necessary.

Deliver Patient‑Centered Care:

Embrace the cultural diversity and differences of patients and team members.
Respect the dignity of all individuals through the maintenance of the caring relationship.
Maintain open lines of communication inclusive of active listening.

Meets accreditation, regulatory and compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Works to promote a culture of learning and growth.

Seek experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge.
Teach others to succeed through mentorship.

Performs other duties as assigned within the state nursing scope of practice.

Other Information JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
Experience:

Must have at least one year of Emergency Room RN experience.
License:
Current license issued by New York State to practice as a registered nurse. BLS and ACLS required.

Company:
Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Org Unit: 972

Department:
Emergency Department

Exempt:
No

Salary Range: $45.96–69.75 Hourly

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