Registered Nurse-Wakefield; JR

Introduction

To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve.

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The Registered Nurse is a clinically competent nursing professional with expertise in the assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation and evaluation of actual potential responses to human disease and illness. The Registered Nurse achieves these objectives by engaging in a variety of direct patient/family care activities. The Registered Nurse must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Age groups may include neonate through adult/geriatric but will vary according to the specific assignment.

• Demonstrate problem‑solving skills through application of the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation) on an assigned unit.
• Demonstrate competence in clinical practice through the provision of total patient care.
• Demonstrate leadership skills by contributing to a positive and collaborative patient care environment.
• Enact the Registered Nurse role in a manner that promotes professional growth and development.
• Demonstrate a commitment to quality patient care through participation in unit and departmental quality improvement activities.
• Assume the role of patient advocate through the upholding of patients' legal, ethical, and moral rights.
• Ensuring that care delivered is specific to the age, growth and development of neonates, pediatric, and adult/geriatric patients as required.
• Participates in all medical center performance improvement activities and will practice and demonstrate the principles of CQI in daily work assignments.
• Performs responsibilities with a deep commitment to human dignity, respect, and basic human rights; and expands this commitment to all working relationships with patients, visitors and fellow employees.

• Associate Degree in Nursing required.
• BS in Nursing Preferred.
• Registered Professional Nurse in New York State License and current registration or valid permit to practice in New York State as an RN Upon Hire Required.
• One (1) year of acute care RN experience is required; exceptional recent graduates will be considered.
• 2 years of RN experience in Medical / Surgical, Telemetry, or Emergency Department experience preferred.
• Ability to use basic data entry and retrieval systems (Medium proficiency).
• Effective English communication skills, both written and oral (Medium proficiency).
• OHS Fit Test Required.
• OHS Annual Assessment Required.
• Certification in specialty Upon Hire Preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Training Upon Hire Required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Training Upon Hire Required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Training Upon Hire Required.
• Infection Control & Barrier Precaution Training Upon Hire Required.