GGH Level 1 RN Med / Surg 2W - FT

Med / Surg RN Full Time (36 hours) + 2 on call shifts in 4 weeks

Rotational D / N / W / Holidays

Required : NYS RN Licensure Required

Certifications Required : BLS, ACLS (AHA or RQI only), NIHSS

The Registered Nurse applies knowledge of nursing theory, technical, and communication skills in delivering high quality compassionate care to patients and families. The Registered Professional Nurse assesses patient need, develops a plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, provides direct care, evaluates patient progress, and coordinates the care delivery throughout the patient s episode. The RN on 3 North develops specialized skill in the area of patient admitted for medical conditions. He / She provides care to adult, adolescent, and geriatric populations with medical conditions. The 3 North RN is accountable for patient family education to assist in understanding self care beyond hospitalization, including lifestyle changes to support health and healing. The 3 North Registered Nurse is expected to promote comfort and provide emotional support in a Healing Environment.

Job Functions :

• Applies nursing knowledge and skill in the delivery of care.
• Assesses patient / family needs through active listening, social perceptiveness (being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do), and analyzing data or information obtained through direct observation / assessment, technology, or health team communication. Creates a developmentally and age appropriate, culturally relevant, individualized plan of care to address the nature and scope of the health problems identified. In collaboration with the patient, family, physician, and healthcare team members, sets goals and monitors the patient s progress. The RN adjusts the plan based on patient response or change in condition / reprioritization of needs.
• Promotes, advocates for and protects the health, safety and rights of the patient. Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members to accomplish the best possible patient outcome.

Teaches others as appropriate and delegates tasks and interventions consistent with the individual s education, training, and scope of practice. Understands the personal responsibility to safeguard public safety through compliance with infection prevention strategies.

Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is reasonably anticipated. Required tasks involve a potential contact with blood, body fluids, and tissues.

Required / Desired Skills

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

BLS, ACLS, NYS RN Licensure

Required

Years

One (1) Year Experience serving in Med / Surg Environment as a Registered Nurse

Required

Years

Questions

No.

Question

Question1

Have you worked at any of the FLH Locations in the last two years? (Geveva General Hospital, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Living Center North, Living Center South, Finger Lakes Medical PC, The Homestead, Huntington Living Center)

Question2

If Yes, how long has it been since you worked there?

Question3

Do you reside outside of the 30-mile radius for the facility you re applying for?

Question4

Are you willing, ready, and able to float between departments and locations as long as you have been oriented to that unit population?

Question5

Are you willing, ready, and able to work a D / E / N / W / Holiday Rotational Schedule?

Question6

Do you have any RTO?