Registered Nurse - Observation Unit

Description

Schedule : Full Time, Day / Evening / Night with weekend and holiday requirements

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse interested in a fulfilling nursing career at UR Medicine Thompson Health? Consider joining our observation unit with a dynamic and thoughtful leader! The Observation unit RN will provide care to patients who require close monitoring and short-term care often due to acute conditions that don't necessitate full inpatient admission but do need more than an Emergency Room stay.

Job responsibilities :

Assessment of patients to monitor for changes in patients' condition

Treatment and medication administration

Documentation of patient status and response to treatment

Education of patient and family on treatment plan, discharge instructions and care protocols related to their condition

Coordination of Care with physicians, case managers and other members of the health care team to ensure a safe discharge or full admission to the hospital

Requirements :

Graduate of approved school of nursing

BSN or working towards a BSN or professional certification with in one year of employment preferred.

NYS license as a Registered Professional Nurse

2 to 5 years of medical-surgical nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred

Current BLS required, ACLS preferred

Good Communication skills and skilled in customer service

Reliability and flexibility

Demonstrates the CARES Values at all times.

Position Pay Range : $38.00-50.00 / hour

Starting Pay : Based on experience

Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply

Qualifications

Education

Required

• Associate / Science Nrsg or better in Nursing

Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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