FT RNII DAYS Observation Unit - Samaritan Hospital

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Day Shift

Description:

RN -Observation Unit - Samaritan Hospital

If you are an RN and looking for a position in the Observation/Clinical Decision Unit to meet your schedule, this could be your opportunity. 10-12 bed observation unit with expected LOS of 24 hours or less. Admissions from the ED. Will also function as a discharge lounge if OBS admissions are low. In peak census times, may function as a rapid admission unit from the ED to decompress the ED pending bed availability on M/S units. Will work closely with Hospitalist and CM/UM assigned to unit.

Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places.

Position Highlights:

• Recognized leader: Magnet Hospital in the Capital Region
• Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge
• Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development
• Work/Life: Positions and shifts to accommodate all schedules

What you will do:

• Deliver care, including assessing needs, planning and meetings the needs of patients in the Observation/Clinical Decision Unit for fast paced, frequent patient turn over.

Responsibilities:

• The RN is responsible for assessing the needs of each patient where assigned
• Planning the nursing care needed, including spiritual, emotional and physiological needs. Once planned, the RN is responsible for seeing that the plan of care is carried out through performance and or leadership of supervised personnel and that the plan of care is evaluated
• The RN is directly accountable to the Nurse Manager for the quality of patient care delivered
• The RN modifies and delivers care that is specific to the age, growth and development of patients according to the unit scope of services
• When serving in the charge role, the RN is responsible for clinical and leadership functions, for assessing the needs of each patient and planning the nursing care needed to meet those needs

What you will need:

• A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York
• ASN required, BSN preferred from an accredited nursing program
• Registered Nurses must possess the ability to assess, plan, direct, intervene and evaluate patient care
• The RN must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and written
• Minimum 1 year of RN Acute experience

Pay Range: $40.00-$53.10

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.