Northern Dutchess Hospital·Rhinebeck, New York
The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care, assesses patient needs, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to implement medical and nursing regimens. They are responsible for documenting patient status, ensuring medication safety, and promoting a culture of safety and professional growth.
At Northern Dutchess Hospital, we pride ourselves on a culture of collaboration and teamwork, where every voice is valued and contributes to our shared success. When you step through our doors, you will feel a warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our staff is friendly, dedicated and deeply committed to the well-being of our patients and each other’s success.
The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care that is guided by the American Nurses Association (ANA) scope of practice. A Registered Nurse collaborates with patients, family/significant others, peers, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the delivery of healthcare services to patients. The Registered Nurse assesses the patient�s needs, care plans, implements, and evaluates the medical and nursing regimens in accordance with the hospital and nursing philosophy, policies/procedures, and standards. They demonstrate leadership skills and commitment to professional accountability and growth.
1. Completes patient assessment and reassessment as clinically indicated: a. Documents detailed information incorporating the plan of care, interventions and outcomes reflecting the patient's physical, mental, and emotional status. b. Ensures appropriate documentation based on the level of care the patient is receiving to include transfer/discharge documentation as indicated. 1. Follows the five Rights of Medication Administration. Verbalize to patients/family/significant other the medication they are receiving. Assesses the patient prior to administering medications noting allergies, parameters, potential side effects, effectiveness and intervening as needed. Reassesses and documents response according to hospital policy. 2. Coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care, including the delegation of tasks: 1. Maintains accountability for care delegated.
1. Assesses patients for potential safety risks. 2. Adheres to hospital policies and procedures regarding patient safety. Initiates interventions related to the risk factors identified. 3. Conducts bedside shift report and bedside rounds with peer on assigned patients at change of shift. 4. Demonstrate quality by documenting the application of the nursing process in a responsible, accountable, and ethical manner. 5. Ensures patient hand-off as appropriate when leaving for breaks.
4. Assesses learning needs of patient/family/significant other. Plans and provides appropriate instruction using applicable teaching methods. Assesses and documents patient/family/significant other response to teaching. 5. Cares for specific patient populations, despite location, as necessary.
1. Embrace the cultural diversity and difference of patients and team members. 2. Respect the dignity of all individuals through the maintenance of the caring relationship. 3. Maintains open lines of communication inclusive of actively listening.
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Meets accreditation, regulatory, and compliance responsibilities related to the position.
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Works to promote a culture of learning and growth: 1.
Seek experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge.
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Teach others to succeed through mentorship.
4. Performs other duties as assigned within the state nursing scope of practice.
Education: Associate's lvl dgre
Training Unit Required / Preferred BLS: All Nursing Care Areas Required upon hire ACLS
ED, ICU, CCU, SDU PCU, PACU, Cath Lab, GI, LDRP, IR, Float Pool- specific to individuals� competency and location floated Cardiology focused units Required by end of orientation period PALS
ED, PACU, Pediatric Areas (Either PALS or ENPC) Required by end of orientation period NRP
MCH, NICU, LDRP, DR Required by end of orientation period EFM
LDRP Within 1 year of hire TNCC ED (Required Danbury, Norwalk), ICU (Preferred, but may have TCAR) PACU (DH � Preferred) Within 1 year of hire ENPC
ED RN (Either PALS or ENPC) Within 1 year of hire TCAR
ICU (VBMC- Preferred) ICU/PACU (NH) Within 1 year of hire CPI or other de-escalation technique training
Behavioral Health, ED (All hospitals) Float Pool Putnam 6W, Float Pool (Norwalk) ICU, PCU, 9 tower (DH) Within 6 months of hire S.T.A.B.L.E OB (NDH Only) Within 6 months of hire Chemotherapy Certification Inpatient Oncology Within 1 year of hire
ED: Emergency Department NICU: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ICU: Intensive Care Unit MCH: Maternal Child Health Unit CCU: Critical Care Unit LDRP: Labor Delivery Recovery Unit OR: Operating Room DR: Delivery Room PCsecU: Progressive Care Unit M/S: Medical Surgical Unit SDU � Step Down Unit CPI: Crisis Prevention Intervention PACU: Post Anesthesia Care Unit IR: Interventional Radiology
BLS Basic Life Support ACLS Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program EFM Electronic Fetal Monitoring TNCC Trauma Nursing Core Course ENPC Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course TCAR Transcarotid Artery Revascularization CPI Crisis Prevention Institute S.T.A.B.L.E Stabilization Care of Sick Infants
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Credentials: RN,BLS
Company: Northern Dutchess Hospital
Unit: 1942
Department: Inpatient Renal
Exempt: No
$41.00 - $76.16 Hourly
Market context
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