Trinity Health·Albany, New York
The RN is responsible for assessing patient needs and planning and implementing comprehensive nursing care in the Emergency Room. They are accountable for the quality of care delivered and may perform clinical leadership functions when serving as a charge nurse.
The RN is responsible for assessing the needs of each patient where assigned. Planning the nursing care needed, including spiritual, emotional and physiological needs. Once planned, the RN is responsible for seeing that the plan of care is carried out through performance and or leadership of supervised personnel and that the plan of care is evaluated The RN is directly accountable to the Nurse Manager for the quality of patient care delivered The RN modifies and delivers care that is specific to the age, growth and development of patients according to the unit scope of services When serving in the charge role, the RN is responsible for clinical and leadership functions, for assessing the needs of each patient and planning the nursing care needed to meet those needs What you will need: A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York Registered Nurses in the Emergency Room must possess the ability to assess, plan, direct, intervene and evaluate patient care The RN must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and written 1 year of Emergency Room experience is preferred Pay Range: $40-41.60 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 Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Candidates must hold a current Registered Nurse license in the State of New York and possess strong assessment and communication skills. One year of Emergency Room experience is preferred.
Market context
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