Staff Nurse, ICU

Roles & Responsibilities: -Conduct nursing assessments based on interview, examination, observation and review of patient records -Ensure that patient progress is reflected in progress notes and in the revised care plans -Discharge planning consistent with patient status that reflects inter-departmental and inter-agency communication -Communicate information to the patient based on the patient’s level of awareness and readiness to learn -Support orientation of new staff members by observing professional behaviors, providing feedback and by acting as a preceptor, role model resource -Patient care assignments reflecting an awareness of patient needs, strong patient communication skills, and skill level of personnel -Collaboratively meet patient needs through nursing actions and communication to relevant leadership -Assume accountability and responsibility for completion and quality of assigned tasks -Strong teamwork skills in communication with nursing leadership Requirements: -Graduation from an accredited Nursing program -Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, or active matriculation in a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Program -Documented previous experience or educational preparation to support credentials -Minimum 1 year ICU nursing experience, OR 2 years Stepdown nursing, OR Telemetry RN experience -Licensed and currently registered or otherwise duly authorized RN in New York State -BLS/BCLS and ACLS certification -1-2 years experience working in an inpatient or hospital setting -1-3 years of inpatient acute care experience CCRN and CNOR licenses preferred