What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Charge Nurse position at Crouse Hospital?
Since 1887, Crouse Health has been a leading healthcare provider in Central New York. We’ve combined a family-friendly culture with a passion to provide the best care, which creates an environment where both patients and team members feel valued. Crouse Health offers a full range of general and specialty care, inpatient and outpatient services, as well as community health education and outreach programs.
Crouse’s Orthopedic Unit specializes in patients being treated for musculoskeletal system issues and recipients of physical, occupational, and/or speech therapy. The Orthopedic team is hiring a Charge Nurse.
The Permanent Charge Nurse is responsible for the direction and administration of patient care during a specified shift within a geographically defined unit as delegated by the Unit Manager. This process is enacted through direct clinical practice, management of patient care, general professional activities and ongoing communication with the Unit Manager.
Pay Range: $33 - $47.86 / hour (based on experience)
Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts, 7pm to 7:30am, including every other weekend
Crouse also offers competitive Shift Differentials on Evenings, Nights and Weekends!
RNs can get up to a $20,000 Sign-on Bonus!
Registered Nurse (RN) Position Responsibilities:
- Provides professional judgment and knowledge of roles as it pertains to the Crouse Hospital Professional Nursing Practice Model.
- Carries out duties and responsibilities per legal requirements under the Registered Nurse Scope of Practice, with emphasis on leading a culture of safe care.
- Responsible for all activities requiring assessment, planning, diagnosing, evaluating, judgment, problem-solving, creating and implementing the plan of care.
- Provides appropriate education to patients and families to promote health, facilitate rehabilitation and maintain wellness. Evaluates effectiveness and revises as appropriate.
- Monitors and evaluates patient responses to treatment/plan of care during hospital stay.
- Utilizes and engages in evidence based practice to deliver quality patient care.
- Demonstrates characteristics and skills that promote critical thinking in clinical problem solving situations.
Requirements:
- Graduate from an accredited nursing degree program.
- Currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State or, if hired as a Graduate Nurse, a NYS limited licensure work permit must be obtained within ninety (90) days of graduation and the GN must successfully pass the NCLEX exam within 120 days of the beginning of employment to obtain the required professional nursing licensure with New York State.
- Preferred: Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. Certification in a specialty area.
Benefits Overview:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and 401K.
- Company paid life insurance.
- Tuition Assistance and Workforce Development Opportunities.
- Crouse Health Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee discounts on any Inpatient or Outpatient service, hospital cafeteria and pharmacy, and certain retailers.
- YMCA Subsidy program.
Salary : $33 - $48
