RN-Virtual Admission Discharge

Virtual Registered Nurse – Admission/Discharge

Good Samaritan University Hospital | West Islip, NY

Work Location:

On-Site – Good Samaritan University Hospital, West Islip, NY

Good Samaritan University Hospital, part of Catholic Health, is a Magnet®-recognized hospital providing advanced services to communities across Long Island. Join a collaborative nursing team committed to clinical excellence, compassionate care and an exceptional patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate seamless, timely and patient-centered admissions and discharges.
• Complete required assessments and admission/discharge documentation.
• Provide individualized education and support to patients and families.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care using sound clinical knowledge and judgment.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and support safe transitions.
• Delegate appropriate patient care activities while maintaining responsibility and accountability for nursing care.
• Respond appropriately to individual patient needs, including age, language, culture, health literacy and developmental or physical needs.
• Maintain patient safety, infection prevention practices and established standards of care.
• Maintain professional competency and participate in continuing education relevant to the clinical area.
• Assist with the orientation and mentoring of new employees and share clinical knowledge with the nursing team.
• Participate in unit-based performance improvement initiatives and support departmental goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; candidates with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) who are actively enrolled in a BSN program will also be considered.
• Current New York State Registered Professional Nurse license required.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Strong communication, clinical assessment, prioritization and patient education skills.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR, Epic preferred) and computer systems.

USD $56.39 - USD $73.66 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.