Registered Nurse - Emergency Department, Per Diem Eve​/Nights

Intro

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+.

Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC) is a renowned, 349‑bed regional medical center overlooking the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, New York. As a tertiary teaching hospital and the healthcare leader in the Mid-Hudson Valley, we offer comprehensive, subspecialized medical, surgical, and obstetrical/gynecological services to the entire community.

• U.S. News & World Report - Best Regional Hospital
• Health grades - One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals
• Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care that is guided by the ANA scope of practice. The RN collaborates with patients, families, peers, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the delivery of services. The RN assesses patient needs, plans, implements, and evaluates regimens in accordance with hospital philosophy, policies, and standards. The RN demonstrates leadership skills and commitment to professional accountability and growth.

• 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, including 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 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; initiates interventions related to identified risk factors.
• Conducts bedside shift report and bedside rounds with peers on assigned patients at shift change.
• Demonstrates quality by documenting application of the nursing process in a responsible, accountable, and ethical manner.
• Assesses learning needs of patient/family/significant others, plans, and provides appropriate instruction using applicable teaching methods. Assesses and documents patient/family/significant other response to teaching.
• Cares for specific patient populations, regardless of location, as necessary.
• Delivers patient‑centered care: embraces cultural diversity and difference of patients and team members; respects dignity of all individuals through maintaining the caring relationship; maintains 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.
• Seeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge.
• Takes on mentorship roles to support others’ success.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the state nursing scope of practice.

• Education:
  
  Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Must have at least one year of Emergency Department RN experience.
• License:
  Current license issued by New York State to practice as a registered nurse. BLS and ACLS required.
• Credentials: RN, BLS, ACLS.

• Company:
  Vassar Brothers Medical Center.
• Org Unit: 972.
• Department:
  Emergency Department.
• Pay Rate: $.
• Exempt:
  No.

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