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Salary- Job Description:Position Summary: As a Registered Nurse at Outpatient Center, you will play a vital role in providing direct patient care. Collaborating with patients, families, peers, physicians, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team, you will deliver healthcare services in accordance with the highest standards. Assessing patient needs, planning care, and implementing medical and nursing regimens align with our nursing philosophy, policies/procedures, and standards. Your commitment to leadership, professional accountability, and growth will contribute to the success of our team.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Utilize the nursing process to meet age-specific patient needs in all aspects of care: biophysical, psychosocial, education, safety/environment, and discharge planning.
Employ appropriate decision-making steps, recognizing and prioritizing patient care and unit-based issues.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Integrate patient rights and nursing ethics into daily work practices.
Adhere to infection control standards, minimizing the risk of nosocomial infections for patients and staff.
Uphold the tenets of the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals.
Delegate activities to ancillary staff in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act.
Abide by the ANA Code of Nursing Ethics & Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice.
Support, promote, and practice within the Professional Nursing Practice Model at CAMS.
Contribute to sustaining and advancing the Magnet model.
Participate actively in Performance Improvement initiatives.
Fulfill competency requirements and attend mandatory in-services.
Assume Charge Nurse responsibility as needed.
Utilize cost containment practices.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Education & Experience Requirements:
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current New York registration.
Baccalaureate in Nursing (BSN) required for all external RNs hired on or after January 1st, 2018.
RNs hired between January 1st, 2016, and January 1st, 2018, must have a minimum of a BSN or show evidence of enrollment and completion of BSN by January 1st, 2020.
RNs hired before January 1st, 2016, must have a BSN by January 1st, 2022.
Knowledge of current nursing, medical, and health trends and practices in patient care.
One year of acute care nursing experience preferred (excluding medical surgical or step-down).
BLS certification (through American Heart Association) is required.
ACLS certification (through American Heart Association) required for all RNs as of January 1st, 2017 (except NICU and OR RNs). Current nurses have 12 months to receive this certification.
PALS certification (through American Heart Association) required for specific units; must be obtained within 6-12 months of hire.
NRP certification required for specified units; must be obtained within 6 months for newly hired nurses.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Physical setting:
- Ambulatory surgery center
- Operating room
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Nursing: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RN License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
