Registered Nurse - M5 Psych

Schedule Per Diem Rotational Responsibilities Assesses, plans, delegates, coordinates, implements and evaluates nursing care in managing a group of patients, serving as a primary nurse and/or accountable nurse, when designated by unit assignment and consideration of factors related to safety, effectiveness, competency, cost and impact. Educates patient and family in health promotion and disease management using available resources. Utilizes a working knowledge of pharmacology and safely administers medications according to United Health Services policy. Shares in responsibility for productivity and effective resources utilization including staffing, time management, supplies and services. Complies with all nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and United Health Services policies. Actively participates in and supports the Nursing Shared Governance Model by supporting the Unit Council, participating in improvement initiatives, and contributing to peer review practices. Actively engages in professional development, continuing nursing education, and completing all mandatory education requirements. Integrates nursing research and current evidence into practice. Provides a supportive learning environment for new employees and students. Will follow all United Health Services Values Will perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Minimum Required:

A graduate of an accredited school of

Nursing Preferred:

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting

License/Certification Minimum Required:

Current NYS RN License Preferred:

Professional certification in a related nursing specialty Relevant skills certification (i.e., ACLS, PALS, TNCC) as required by home unit assigned. Work Environment Work is performed in an office environment and patient care areas which require working in proximity to other employees and patients. Rooms are air conditioned and heated. Frequent walking, standing, bending and lifting. Fast paced environment with frequent interruptions. Exposure to equipment cleaning solutions and disinfectants. PPE (Eyewear, Masks, Face shields, Shoe covers, and Gloves) as required by Infection Control policies Age of Patients Served All Age Groups HIPAA RolesBased Access to Patient Information Level 3: Clinical Access to nonrestricted patient information