Registered Nurse - Per Diem - Med-Surg

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse Department: West 2: Location: Canton-Potsdam Hospital: Hours Per Week: Per Diem: Schedule: 12-hour variable shifts: SUMMARY: The registered nurse provides assessment, care planning and direct delivery of treatment utilizing professional nursing care processes in a patient and family centered manner in accordance with licensure and regulatory scope and standards, and established hospital policies, procedures and protocols. RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs a comprehensive patient assessment to identify patient and family needs . Develops and implements a comprehensive plan of care involving the patient and the family . Performs and documents direct patient and family centered care and patient education according to nursing standards of practice . Identifies and responds to patient conditions to achieve positive patient outcomes . Performs discharge planning to ensure safe and appropriate transition of care . Directs and delegates care provided by unlicensed team members. Provides world class customer service to patients and families. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an accredited nursing school program. Current, unrestricted New York State registered profess...