Registered Nurse - Acute Care Nights Job Binghamton area,City of Binghamton New York USA,Nursing

Position: Registered Nurse - Acute Care - Full Time - Nights
Location: City of Binghamton

Registered Nurse - Acute Care - Full Time - Nights

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Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional, comprehensive nursing care for patients in an acute care environment. Accountable for the delivery of coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, evidence‑based quality care to patients and families, based on individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, and appropriate care strategies throughout the lifespan. Practices in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state of employment, the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the ANA scope and standards of practice.

Essential functions and specific skills for the job are found in the unit‑specific onboarding checklist and in standards that are applicable to the specialty.

Education, License & Certification

Registered Nurse in the state of practice.
BSN in Nursing preferred.
Any previously agreed upon effective date for obtaining a Bachelor's degree in nursing remains in effect, including those who transition from the NLRN Program.
Any contract with specific time frames for obtaining a bachelor’s degree in nursing supersedes the above point and remains in effect.
Specialty Certification preferred.
BLS certification.
ACLS unit dependent.
PALS unit dependent.

Experience

Must be a registered nurse currently licensed in the state of employment with at least one year of experience. May have less than one year of experience if transitioned from the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency Program.
Must meet the unit specifications regarding educational requirements during employment.
Must maintain BLS certification.
ACLS unit dependent.
Specifications regarding educational requirements during employment are determined by Nursing Department and Unit.

Essential Functions

Employs Nursing Professional Practice:
Assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patients’ care. Develops updates and coordinates the patients’ plan of care to achieve patient goals and to optimize outcomes and transitions across the continuum. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Performs and maintains the currency of essential competencies as required by a specific area of hire and population served.

Advocates:
Effectively advocates for ethical and holistic care by partnering in care planning to promote the autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs of those we serve.

Facilitates Learning:
Fosters a learning environment for patients/families, nursing, and other members of healthcare team, including students; facilitates formal and informal learning for patients/families, nursing, other members of the healthcare team, and community.

Aligns Practice with Safety and Quality:
Accountable for safety, identifies and corrects problems, and integrates evidence and best practice into nursing care; uses data and evidence to improve patient outcomes. Aligns patient safety, self‑ safety, and environmental safety as equally important for best outcomes.

Engages in Professional Development:
Engages in ongoing professional development; practices at the top of license within the legal parameters of Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and specialty standards. Promotes a culture of inquiry that explores, integrates, and disseminates research and evidence‑based practice.

Leader in Practice Setting & Community:
Demonstrates leadership as change agent using the collaborative leadership skills of advocacy, influence, and innovation. In partnering with colleagues appropriately delegates, coordinates care, and collaborates with others as equal members of inter‑professional care team to integrate nursing knowledge. Models professional behaviors as a representative of the nursing profession.

Participates in planning and presentation of educational programs.

This description is not intended to be all inclusive and other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Other Duties

Proficiency in Information Technology: electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and necessary equipment.

Skilled to work with wide range of staff as part of an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff.

Ability to use independent, critical judgment in all aspects of patient care delivery.

Demonstrated interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude.

Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations.

Pay Range

$39.00 - $54.12 per hour

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

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