RN Jobs in Montour Falls, NY

Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit-Nights

$36.75 - $48.25 / hour

Up to a $25,000 Sign on Bonus for qualified Registered Nurses!!! *Terms of payment may vary based on experience* Are you ready to join an organization where delivering high quality patient-centered care, compassion, teamwork, and integrity are the basis for how we work? At Arnot Health, we are focused on delivering high-quality, safe, cost-effective, socially responsible health care services. Arnot Health, an integrated healthcare delivery system, is conveniently located in the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes region of New York, which is known for its charm, scenic settings, and historical significance. We offer competitive pay, benefits, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities. We welcome your application. MAIN FUNCTION: The RN is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated timeframe and provides care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members. The RN is expected to perform their duties according to established standards of care and the core values established by the Division of Nursing. Reports to assigned Unit Director. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: STANDARDS OF CARE Nursing Process Assessment 1. Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychological and cognitive status of patients.** Diagnosis 2. Analyzes assessment data to determine appropriate nursing diagnoses.** Outcome Identification 3. Identifies appropriate expected outcomes individualized to the patient.** Planning 4. Formulates a goal directed plan of care, which is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes.** 5. Identifies patient/significant other learning needs and implements appropriate measures to meet these.** Implementation 6. Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner.** 7. Performs documentation duties on unit and in patient record, which is timely, accurate and concise.** Evaluation 8. Evaluates effectiveness of self, care given by all health care team members, and contribution of systems, environment, and instrumentation in progressing patient toward outcomes.** PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE Quality of Care 9. Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution.** 10. Performs efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.** 11. Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care and decision making for designated patient populations.** 12. Follows all Medical Center, Division of Nursing and Unit specific Policy and Procedures.** 13. Consistently incorporates hourly rounding into daily practice.** Performance Appraisal 14. Demonstrates an awareness of self responsibility and accountability for own professional practices.** 15. Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and unit function and strives to manage situations in a reduced risk manner.** Education 16. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skills required by assigned unit.** 17. Participates actively in staff development activities for unit and department of nursing personnel and other departments and personnel as appropriate.** Collegiality 18. Formulates and uses effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients, and significant others.** 19. Remains flexible in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing conflicts.** Ethics 20. Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to patient/significant other rights, as identified within the institution.** 21. Decisions and actions on behalf of patients are determined in an ethical manner. ** Research 22. Remains aware of current nursing research and implements findings in Nursing Practice as applicable.** Resource Utilization 23. Functions to establish priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment and supplies.** CORE VALUES Accountability 24. Accepts accountability for individual practice. Caring and Compassionate Environment 25. Respects and recognizes each patient as a unique individual and provides holistic nursing care. Collaboration 26. Collaborates with the patient, family and other health care providers in providing patient care.** Communication 27. Demonstrates effective communication methods and skills, using lines of authority appropriately.** Continuity of Care 28. Consistently identifies appropriate care plan and delivers care according to the plan of care.** Leadership 29. Demonstrates leadership ability. 30. Demonstrates appropriate delegation of tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of health care team members, patient care and unit activities.** 31. Practices effective problem identification and resolution skills as a method of sound decision making.** Learning Environment 32. Demonstrates self directed learning and participation in continuing education to meet own professional development. Attends 75% of all staff meetings and 100% of all mandatory in-services.** 33. Seeks validation of knowledge base, skill level, and decision making as necessary and assertively seeks guidance in areas of question.** Participation in Decision Making 34. Participates in development and attainment of unit and Department of Nursing goals, along with Medical Center strategic plans and goals.** 35. Participates in unit, Division of Nursing and Medical Center councils/committees as appropriate.** Quality Improvement 36. Participates in Quality Improvement initiatives and standards development.** 37. Is familiar with and demonstrates Quality in Action principles and participates in the process as appropriate.** Age-Appropriate Care 38. Provides age-appropriate care to all patients according to their age groups for the particular unit to which the individual is assigned.** Other 39. Employee understands and demonstrates the importance of satisfying the needs of the customer/patient by interacting with him/her in a friendly and caring way, being attentive to the customer's needs, both psychologically and physically, and by taking the initiative to maintain communication with the customer in order to provide a secure and pleasant experience with the Medical Center. 40.0It is understood that this job description lists typical duties for the classification and is not to considered inclusive of all duties, which may be assigned. EDUCATION: Current NYS nursing licensure, limited permit or eligible. Excellent communication skills and writing ability. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Appreciable physical effort required; lifting, pulling, pushing, and moving patients of various size, capabilities and abilities. Some lifting, reaching, and stooping. Required to be on feet much of the time. EXPOSURE CATEGORY: Category I. Tasks that involve exposure to blood and body fluid or tissues. ** ADA Essential Functions

RN

Per Diem

2 weeks ago

Registered Nurse - per diem - Acute Care 2W

Guthrie Corning, NY

$38.34 - $54.80 / hour

Position Details: Per Diem - Registered Nurse RN - Corning Hospital acute care 2 West 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 (ANA) 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 & Cert: - 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 between individuals and facilities will remain in effect, including those who transition to their position from the NLRN Program. - Any contract with specific time frames for obtaining a bachelor’s degree in nursing will supersede the above point and will remain in effect. - Specialty Certification is preferred - BLS certification. - ACLS is unit dependent. Experience: The Registered Nurse must be a registered nurse currently licensed in the state of employment with at least one year of experience. Alternately, the Registered Nurse may have less than one year of experience if they have been transitioned to their position from the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency (NLRN) Program. The Registered Nurse must meet the individual nursing unit specifications regarding educational requirements during employment. Must maintain BLS certification. ACLS is unit dependent. Specifications regarding educational requirements during employment are determined by the Nursing Department and Nursing Unit. Essential Functions: 1. Employs Nursing Professional Practice: Assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patients' care. Implements and/or administers all prescribed testing, medications, and/or protocols appropriately and in compliance with established standards, while ensuring all pertinent patient/family education has been provided. 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. 2. 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. 3. Facilitates Learning: Fosters a learning environment for patients/families, nursing, and other members of the healthcare team, including student; Facilities formal and informal learning for patients/families, nursing, other members of the healthcare team, and community. 4. 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. 5. Engages in Professional Development: Engages in ongoing professional development; practices at the top of license within the legal parameters of the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and specialty standards. Promotes a culture of inquiry that explores, integrates, and disseminates research and evidence‐ based practice. 6. Leader in Practice Setting & Community: demonstrates leadership as change agents 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 the inter‐ professional care team to integrate nursing knowledge. Models professional behaviors as a representative of the nursing profession. 7. Participates in the planning and presentation of educational programs. 8. It is understood that this description is not intended to be all‐ inclusive and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of the position. Other Duties: 1. Proficiency in Information Technology, such as electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the position. 2. Skilled to work with a wide range of staff as part of an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff. 3. Ability to use independent, critical judgment in all aspects of patient care delivery. 4. Demonstrated interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude. 5. Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations. The pay for this position ranges from $38.34-$54.80 per hour + 15% per diem diff

Infection Prevention/Educator RN - Skilled Nursing Facility

Arnot Health Bath, NY

$62,750 - $92,960 / year

The SNF Infection Prevention/Educator RN is a professional whose knowledge of nursing procedures, aseptic techniques and good communication skills assists in the ability to educate physicians, nurse and other Arnot Health personnel in the prevention and transmission of infections. This position is an assistant to the Infection Prevention System Director and requires working closely with the daily implementation, surveillance, reporting of infections, evaluation of isolation guidelines and policies and participation in performance improvement and best practice compliance. **This position will also be responsible for traveling to both the St. Joseph's campus in Elmira, NY and the Ira Davenport campus in Bath, NY to split time between both campuses. Reports to the SNF Director of Nursing. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Is the leader of the SNF infection prevention and control program (IPCP). Formulates educational/staff development programs utilizing total age appropriate criteria which meets the needs of individual patients. Utilizes theories of teaching and learning to meet identified patient/family and staff educational needs. Coordinates the orientation process of new employees and serves as a resource for preceptors. Collaborates with the Director of Nursing to identify educational needs within the unit/department, and formulates a written goal-directed plan of education to address priority areas. Is responsible for providing staff development, educational programs, and inservicing, as appropriate, to cover all staff/all shifts. Maintains appropriate documentation of orientation activities and on-going educational programs including objectives, class content, evaluations, and employee attendance. Maintains appropriate documentation of the following on the unit: Competency completion, Inservice/Staff Development programs, and Certification. Forwards necessary information to the Education Department. Assesses learner needs and incorporates adult learning principles in the planning, implementation and evaluation of education programs through multiple venues including bedside, e-learning, didactic class presentations and simulation scenarios. Identifies education/training needs and establishes programs with measurable student objectives. Remains flexible in staffing to meet the educational /staff development needs of the unit. Partners with the SNF Medical Director and SNF leaders to complete an annual infection prevention risk assessment. Partners with the SNF Medical Director and SNF leaders to utilize the risk assessment to develop, implement and evaluate an annual IPIC plan and goals. Utilizes a system for preventing, identifying, reporting, investigating, and controlling infections and communicable diseases for all residents, staff, volunteers, visitors, and other individuals providing services under a contractual arrangement based upon the facility assessment. Utilizes a system for recording incidents identified under the facility's IPCP and the corrective actions taken by the facility. Investigates and reports suspected outbreaks to DOH by completing NORA reports. Is responsible for written standards, policies, and procedures for the program, which must include, but are not limited to: A system of surveillance designed to identify possible communicable diseases or infections before they can spread to other persons in the facility When and to whom possible incidents of communicable disease or infections should be reported Standard and transmission-based precautions to be followed to prevent spread of infections When and how isolation should be used for a resident Responsibility for the SNF Influenza/ Pneumococcal Immunization Policy and Procedure Educates and mentors staff on evidence based infection prevention practices. Makes rounds of all patient care areas for purpose of observing environmental infection control and standard precaution/isolation practices. Has oversight of ongoing education and in-services on infection control. Maintains communication with SNF team members. Works closely with the Medical Director and Medical Staff on adherence to the facility's Antibiotic Stewardship Program. Utilizes antibiotic use protocols and a system to monitor antibiotic use. Is responsible for attending all annual mandatory educational programs as required by position. Employee understands and demonstrates the importance of satisfying the needs of the customer/patient by interacting with him/her in a friendly and caring way, being attentive to the customer's needs, both psychologically and physically, and by taking the initiative to maintain communication with the customer in order to provide a secure and pleasant experience with Arnot Health. It is understood that this job description lists typical duties and is not to be considered inclusive of all duties which may be assigned. EDUCATION: BSN required. EXPERIENCE: At least 2 years clinical experience, Knowledge of infection control, quality improvement, and regulatory requirements required. Computer knowledge recommended. QUALIFICATIONS: Have primary professional training in one of the following: nursing, epidemiology, microbiology, medical technology or a related field Be qualified for this role through education, training, certification or experience Have completed specialized training in Infection Prevention and Control Work at least part-time at the facility. CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) REQUIREMENTS: CPR required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Light physical effort required. EXPOSURE CATEGORY: Category I. Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. ** ADA Essential Functions