Registered Nurse - Nursery - Regular Time; FTE - Nights w​/Call; UTICA, NY

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse promotes and restores patient’s health by completing the nursing process, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, and providing support to patients, visitors, and families. The nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, promoting, and evaluating quality patient care, and for providing teaching to patients, families, and the public. The nurse will follow the mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures of Mohawk Valley Health System.

Identify patient care requirements, establish personal rapport with patients and families, and understand the plan of care throughout the patient’s experience. Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support. Promote patient independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patients and families to understand disease process, medications, and self‑care skills, and providing time to answer questions. Assure quality care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards, and recommending adjustments to meet patient needs.

The nurse is responsible for individual nursing practice and determines delegation of tasks consistent with providing optimum care. Ensure equipment operation by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, and maintaining inventory. Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies, medication administration, controlled substance regulations, and universal precautions. Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, regulations, and calling for assistance.

Document patient care service by charting accurately and timely in accordance with licensure and regulatory/hospital standards. Maintain continuity of care with the nursing team by communicating the plan of care and following through with multidisciplinary coordination. Keep patient information confidential. Manage nursing supplies inventory, anticipate needs, place orders, verify receipt, and use supplies to accomplish duties. Maintain professional knowledge by attending workshops, mandatory in‑services, reviewing publications, networking, and participating in professional societies.

Participate in advancing the profession through contributions to practice, education, administration, and knowledge development. Engage in quality improvement initiatives, continue education, participate in hospital‑wide and unit‑specific teams, identifying nursing practice areas for improvement and safety. Maintain a cooperative relationship among the healthcare team by communicating information, responding to requests, building rapport, and participating in problem‑solving. Provide service excellence to patients and families/visitors that meets or exceeds expectations through empathetic, compassionate patient‑centered care.

Manage patient and family/visitor needs and concerns using AIDET and positive service recovery methods. Respond to patient requests and make active referrals for specialized care. Provide culturally sensitive care. Meet all MVHS and department competencies and training requirements. Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED:

Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an associate’s degree.

PREFERRED:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing program or higher degree; one or more years of experience in a related setting.

REQUIRED:

Current New York State licensure as a Registered Nurse.

PREFERRED:
Basic Life Support certification.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, etc.), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates may be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Req . Department: NURSERY.

Shift: Nights. Shift Hours Worked: 12.50. FTE: 0.75.

Work Schedule:

NYSNA – 12 HR. Employee Status: A2 – Regular. 60 Hours. Union: 2004 – NYSNA. Pay Range: $40 – $56 per hour.