Registered Nurse (RN) - White Plains

Company: White Plains Center For Nursing Care
Location: White Plains
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

White Plains Center For Nursing Care - POSITION DESCRIPTION & EVALUATION REGISTERED NURSE/REGISTERED NURSE SUPERVISORPOSITION DESCRIPTIONResponsibilities: Perform assigned patient care and related duties in accordance with the policies of the assigned organization and the New York State Standards of Nursing Practice. Reports to the Administrator/designee for compliance with Affinity Medical Staffing policies. Is directly accountable to assigned facility supervisor and medical staff for onsite performance of assigned responsibilities.Key tasks: Assessment, care plan implementation, therapeutic interventions, medication administration, clinical documentation, patient education and discharge planning.Qualifications: Current license/registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of NY. Proof of citizenship or eligibility to work in US.Experience: Minimum 1 year full time experience in a hospital (acute care) or Skilled Nursing Facility (long term care) preferred or required by assigned facility.Requirements: Evidence of current malpractice insurance in the amount of $1/3 million. Successful completion of Affinity Medical Staffing pharmacology and clinical skills testing programs. Current BCLS certification. ACLS required for ICU, ER, NALS for NICU, PALS for Pediatric ICU. Documentation of required annual attendance at Fire Safety and Infection Control education programs or completion of Affinity Medical Staffing annual self study/testing program.Physical requirements: Submission of physician statement attesting to satisfactory health. 2 step PPD, chest X-ray if indicated by PPD results, immunization history, Hepatitis B vaccination or declination statement. Annual physician statement of satisfactory health including PPD. Must be able to meet physical requirements of assigned organization for RN in assigned areas.Required attributes: Reliable and Dependable compliance with assigned schedule. Professional accountability for maintaining current credentials on file at Affinity Medical Staffing. Submission of accurate, complete and updated skills assessment and learning needs to Affinity Medical Staffing Office. Timely completion of annual education and health screening requirements.PERFORMANCE STANDARDSPerforms patient assessment to identify problems, needs and response to careAppropriately reports findings to team members and/or physicianParticipates in care planningPerforms medication administration and prescribed treatments in accordance with assigned organization policies and proceduresPerforms required skills in accordance with current accepted practice standards. Meets requirements for assigned organization competency evaluationPerforms clinical procedures and practices in accordance with organization standardEffectively instructs patients and families re care and treatment providedDocuments complete, accurate and timely nursing notes and summariesFollows infection control practices and proceduresDemonstrates care, compassion and patience in dealing with patients and familiesRecognizes problem situations and asks for supervisory assistance as neededPerforms duties in accordance with Patient/Residents Rights, Pain Management protocolsAdheres to assigned department and organization rules and regulationsAdapts to new work methods and other changes without incidentMeets work standards with minimal supervisionMaintains confidentiality of internal patient informationWorks with others in a cooperative, friction-free manner

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