RN Med/Surg 1st Acute - FT

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse for a full-time position in our 1st Acute Med/Surg unit. The role requires rotational shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Floating may be required as needed. This position is based in New York State and requires a current NYS RN Licensure, as well as BLS and ACLS certifications.

• Apply nursing theory, technical, and communication skills to deliver high-quality compassionate care to patients and families.
• Assess patient needs and develop a plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide direct care, evaluate patient progress, and coordinate care delivery throughout the patient's episode.
• Develop specialized skills in cardiac care, including telemetry monitoring.
• Educate patients and families on self-care beyond hospitalization, including lifestyle changes to support health and healing.
• Promote comfort and provide emotional support in a healing environment.
• Engage in self-evaluation to identify strengths and areas for professional development, taking accountability to increase knowledge and enhance skills.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Motivate patients and families by teaching them what is needed to continue care and healing at home.
• Encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members to achieve the best possible patient outcomes.
• Comply with infection prevention strategies and maintain competencies required to care for the specific population in the area assigned.
• Promote leadership awareness and foster positive change.
• Conduct rounds per protocol and use tools and equipment to keep the patient/family informed, engaged, and safe.

• Current NYS RN Licensure
• BLS and ACLS certifications
• One (1) year of experience serving in a Med/Surg environment as a Registered Nurse

Nursing practice reflects the importance of making a meaningful connection with patients and families. The successful candidate will strive to understand what is most important to the patient and family, acknowledging that they are the central focus of all care and services. Embracing the importance of creating a healing environment is a key element of professional nursing practice.