Overview
Registered Nurse , Acute Care – Medical Inpatient Unit Jobs in Little Falls – New York – USA at Bassett Healthcare
Position: Registered Nurse I, Acute Care – Medical Inpatient Unit
Location: Little Falls
Overview:
Are you looking to
make a difference
by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an
innovative
culture that is
patient-focused
and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best
quality of life
possible. Recently named a Forbes America’s Best-In-State Employer 2022!
Responsibilities:
The Registered Professional Nurse I, Acute Care is accountable for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process. The RN assesses, plans, delivers, coordinates, integrates, and evaluates nursing care related to patients needs. The RN contributes to the support of patients through
interdisciplinary
teamwork
.
The RN I status and job description is only appropriate for a new nurse in the first year of practice, as support from others in incorporated into this role as an expectation. Therefore, all RN I’s are expected to complete the requirements of the Nurse Residency program and complete the application and credentialing process for successful
advancement
to RN II by 12-15 months after hire.
Provides nursing care and services to patients throughout the life span and in various settings consistent with educational preparation.
Collects, analyzes and records relevant patient health data accurately, with no more than 3-5 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
Analyzes assessment data to identify patient problems, with no more than 2-3 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation.
Identifies expected outcomes individualized to the patient, with no more than 2-3 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation.
Develops a plan of care that describes interventions to attain expected outcomes, with no more than 2-3 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation.
Implements and records interventions appropriate to diagnosis or patient problem, with no more than 3-5 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation.
Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attainment of identified goals, with no more than 2-3 exceptions,
as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation.
Adheres to approved, research-based practice standards, with no more than 2-3 exceptions, as measured by direct supervisory observation and random supervisory chart review.
Directs and supervises patient care provided by LPNs and support personnel 100% of the time according to department guidelines, as measured by co-worker feedback and managerial observation.
Demonstrates consideration of safety, effective utilization of equipment and materials, and cost in managing patient care, as measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
(RN I only) Enters accurate documentation (80-100%) of all patient care activities as measured by periodic random preceptor and supervisory chart review as per probationary appraisal sc…
Title: Registered Nurse , Acute Care – Medical Inpatient Unit
Company: Bassett Healthcare
Location: Little Falls – New York – USA
Category: Healthcare, Nursing
