Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Location: Brooks Memorial Hospital
Location of Job: US:NY:Dunkirk
Work Type: Per-Diem
Shift 9 

Job Description

Direct Patient Care: the RN will provide direct patient care. The RN will assess patient condition, notify providers of patient acuity, carry out provider orders, administer prescribed medications, perform prescribed treatments/procedures, transfer patient when necessary, and discharge patients with appropriate instructions according to Hospital policy; Compliance: The RN will meet the NYS DOH regulations, standards of nursing practice, AOA, OSHA, and other relevant standards. The RN will interpret, implement, and be in compliance with all established procedures/regulations including COBRA, patient rights, DNV, and HIPPA. Documentation will be accurate and timely to meet required clinical standards and support financial accountability. The RN is responsible for obtaining consents/releases related to patient care according to hospital policy and procedures. Recognizes legal responsibilities and functions within the RN scope of practice; Safety: Maintain a clean and hazard free environment while performing safe techniques. Utilize the chain of command accordingly to report concerns regarding safety, staffing, patients, quality, and potential emergent situations. Apply emergency protocols as necessary; Quality: Participates in unit based, quality improvement initiatives. Participates in the measurement and monitoring of key processes to include but not limited to, threats to patient safety, medications, operative procedures, adverse events, restraint usage, and effectiveness of pain management, infection prevention, patient flow issues, customer satisfaction, and readmissions.

Education And Credentials

Graduate of an accredited associate degree (ASN), and/or diploma in nursing required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing from accredited nursing program preferred. Current and unrestricted NY licensure as a Registered Nurse required. 

BLS upon hire or within 3 months

ACLS – Within 1 year of hire

PALS – Within 6 months of hire

Preferred Experience

Surgical Services and ICU – Six (6) months of acute clinical experience

Experience

Job Details

Department: BTLC Operating Room
Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 0.04
Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Yes
On Call Required: No
With Rotation: 
Scheduled Work Hours: Varied
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Union Code: U40 - Brooks NYSNA
Requisition ID#: 25463
Recruiter: Vanessa M. Borowiak
Grade: N00
Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly
Salary Range:$44.96-53.19

*Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement. 

Brooks-TLC Hospital System's mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Brooks_-TLC Hospital System envisions_ DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community.  Brooks-TLC Hospital System is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!