What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - ED Observation Short Stay, M-F position at St. Joseph's Health?
Our ED Observation Short Stay Unit is acute inpatient unit, open M-F and primarily holds patient admissions from our emergency department with an expected length of stay of 48 hours. This is a great opportunity for an experienced nurse who thrives in a med surg environment with a variety of medical conditions with a steady weekday schedule. Our goal is to provide consistent, excellent care to all patients. If you are looking for an exciting career, this is your opportunity.
Organization Highlights:
- Our Trinity Health Culture: Our staff know, understand, incorporate & demonstrate our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, through their actions, behaviors, practices & decisions.
- Leadership: Shared Governance to leaders are accessible. Unit practice counsels and open-door guiding principle for shared decision-making. All our employees have a voice.
- Well-Being: Practice in an environmentally safe, professional & healthy atmosphere. Our staff are supported by a variety of resources for physical and mental health.
- Professional Relationships: Strong rapport with our interdisciplinary team including physicians/clinical providers, rehab services, pharmacy and nutritional services.
- Professional Development: Strong education program, generous tuition allowance and clinical ladder incentives. We encourage job share opportunities to enhance satisfaction and growth.
- Work/Life: Predictable scheduling options balance work/life/school calendars.
- Safety: Only local hospital to receive a Leapfrog A for safety.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for collaboration, communication & facilitation of optimal provision of care in addition to being involved in the provision of direct care of patients and families.
- Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring & evaluation of the patient's plan of care from admission to discharge.
- Provide quality patient monitoring, med/surge nursing interventions and hands on skills including telemetry, post-surgical care, respiratory support and more.
- Ensures quality nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the New York Nurse Practice Act, National Standards of Practice, and Nursing and Clinical Service standards of care and practice.
- Ensure a seamless, effective, efficient transition of care across the continuum.
- Participates in monitoring quality metrics specific to the department & ensure complete & accurate documentation in the patient record.
- Act as 1) mentor; 2) clinician; 3) educator; 4) consultant/collaborator; and 5) navigator.
Education, Training, Experience, Certification and Licensure:
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure in the State of New York.
- Minimum of 1-year acute med surg experience.
- Baccalaureate Degree in the Science of Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited school of nursing preferred, according to NYS requirements.
- Specialty credentialing & educational degree according to clinical nursing practice specialty area preferred.
- Maintains all licensures and certifications according to NYS regulations and specialty area requirements.
- Participates in continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.
Career Advancement Opportunities:
- Clinical ladder advancement with experience, staff engagement, and national certification.
- Career path to leadership roles.
Mission Statement:
- We, St Joseph's Health, and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
Vision:
- To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.
Core Values:
- In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are.
Work Environment and Hazards:
- Clinical office setting. Exposure Class I
Physical Demands:
- Occasional exposure to conditions which may be considered particularly disagreeable to sight, touch, sound, smell & tastes; May encounter fumes, orders, dusts, mists & gases, along with biohazards / hazards (mechanical, electrical, burns, chemicals, radiation, sharp objects, etc.); Occasionally subject to noise, infectious waste, diseases & conditions.
- Includes the need to be physically & mentally capable to perform nursing processes.
Work Contact Group:
- All services, medical staff, patients, visitors, and various regulatory and professional agencies.
Supervised By:
- Team Leader, Clinical Coordinator, Unit Manager, and Clinical Services/Nursing Administration.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature & level of work being performed by persons assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties so assigned.
Pay Range: $36.65- $56.95
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Salary : $37 - $57
