Schenectady, NY, 12307, USA
24 hours ago
Admission / Discharge Clinical Registered Nurse
Ellis Medicine has GENEROUS and FLEXIBLE benefits offerings! Questions? Connect with a recruiter at: recruitment@ellismedicine.org TOP PAY. TOP BENEFITS. And, support that values you. At Ellis, we don’t just hire nurses. We invest in them. And, with better staffing levels, you have time to focus on what really matters: patient care. Not only will you enjoy exceptional pay and benefits, but you’ll be able to thrive in a more supportive working environment. Questions? Connect with a recruiter at: recruitment@ellismedicine.org The Admission / Discharge Clinical Registered Nurse will assist with the admission and discharge of patients. Collaborates with all members of the healthcare team to ensure continuity of patient care while enhancing outcomes, safety and satisfaction. F unctions in a supportive role for the healthcare team to facilitate patient throughput throughout the organization. This is a Monday - Friday position. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Education: + New York State Registered Professional Nurse license and current registration. + Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred. + BLS Required Experience: + Minimum of 1-year independent experience. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES + Completes patient assessment using subjective and objective data sources. + Evaluates assessment data and establishes nursing diagnoses. + Prioritizes patient needs including physiological, social, psychological, spiritual, age specific and selects diagnoses which can be reasonably addressed in the acute care episode. + Develops an individualized PCP based on patient assessment using nursing practice standards and protocols, realistic measurable outcomes/goal and timeframes for goal achievement according to patient condition and age. + Assesses patient teaching needs as part of the initial assessment, sets goals and develops teaching plans consistent with the patient’s educational level, learning readiness, and age. + Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to implement and /or coordinate the teaching plan focusing on wellness, health maintenance and restoration. + Communicates discharge plan to patient, completes paperwork, and ensures patient has understanding of medications being discharged on, their side effects of & reason for taking, follow up appointments. Coordination with Case Management to ensure all equipment DME needs are in place. + Provides a safe environment based upon patient condition and age. + Assumes responsibility for education and self- development. + Participates in nursing performance improvement and interdisciplinary research and study activities as required. + Adheres to institutional policies and procedures. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The position is located indoors. Should be able to push/pull 35 lb., lift/move 15 lb. from floor to table, be able to perform moderately difficult manual manipulations. Mobility requirements may include the ability to sit at a computer terminal or workstation for a prolonged period of time in addition to being able to squat, stand and walk for a reasonable length of time and distance. Sensory requirements include the ability to articulate and comprehend the spoken English language in addition to being able to read the English language. Ellis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest, or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, or domestic violence victim status. Salary Range: $37.54-$53.18/hour 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.
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