Registered Nurse - Operating Room: New grads

Overview

Job Description Provides professional nursing services for patients and their families and/or for the nursing department. Collaborates with other health care providers and health care team members to achieve expected patient outcomes and improve the care environment. Nurses use the nursing process and evidence-based practice to coordinate and provide direct care and services that support care.

All positions listed perform their role within five (5) core performance domains:

• Clinical Practice
• Service Excellence
• Professional Development and Professional Communication and Behaviors
• Research and Evidence Based Practice
• Organization Contributions

The Level I RN is a new Associate Degree (AD) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) who is completing the Nursing Practice Orientation Program with 6 months of clinical experience or less post licensure. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, the Level I nurse is accountable for provision of direct care to assigned patients utilizing the nursing process.

The Level I nurse supports peers in the delivery of patient care services in an organized manner prioritizing safety and team collaboration and communication. The Level I nurse contributes to unit activities that enhance patient care outcomes. Upon completion of the six-month evaluation and if the nurse has met performance expectations at the end of the probationary period, the nurse may be advanced to Level II RN.

Pay range: $38-$41

New licensed RN with 0-6 months experience in RN role. BS in Nursing preferred. Licensed by New York State to practice as a Registered Nurse. Current CPR certification (American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare providers preferred).