Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse Overview

• The Registered Nurse will oversee patient care teams, ensuring high standards of patient satisfaction, safety, and quality care.
• Provide clinical supervision to Licensed Practical Nurses and Medical Assistants, delegating responsibilities effectively.
• Coordinate daily and weekly team schedules, managing Paid Time Off requests efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with nursing standards, local, state, and federal guidelines, and organizational policies.
• Support hiring processes, including screening, training, and performance evaluations of staff.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments, planning and coordinating patient care interventions.
• Manage clinical supplies inventory and prepare equipment for patient treatments and examinations.
• Document patient progress notes in the electronic health record system within 24 hours.

Registered Nurse Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Supervise care team activities, ensuring tasks are completed to high standards.
• Conduct daily team huddles, reviewing patient charts for completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare materials and deliverables for patient care and team coordination.
• Assist physicians during patient treatments, examinations, and testing procedures.
• Verify patient complaints, take vital signs, and administer medications as directed.
• Ensure infection control, environmental safety, and patient confidentiality are maintained.
• Apply professional nursing principles to provide ongoing patient care and identify solutions to challenges.
• Collaborate with team members to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution required.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure in the State of New York required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospital or ambulatory setting required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Strong knowledge of professional nursing theory, regulations, and patient care practices.
• Proficiency in electronic health record systems and medical chart reporting.
• Ability to work independently, make clinical decisions, and delegate tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills for patient care and team collaboration.