Employment Type:

Full time

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Description:

RN Resident –General, Urology & Colorectal Surgery Unit 3-1 is a fast-paced, patient-focused surgical unit specializing in the care of individuals undergoing general, urologic, and colorectal procedures, as well as patients with renal disease including those receiving peritoneal dialysis (PD) at the bedside. This is a telemetry class 2 floor, providing continuous cardiac monitoring to patients as needed. The majority of patients are post-operative surgical cases arriving primarily from the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), with some direct admits from surgeons’ offices or the Emergency Department (ED). Patient care involves management of drains, wounds, wound vacs, G-tubes, J-tubes, ostomies, urostomies, peritoneal dialysis, continuous bladder irrigation, and occasional chest tubes. Ventilator support is not provided on this unit. Specialized training includes CORE EKG and PD classes. We offer a variety of schedule options to accommodate different preferences and needs including full time and part time options.

RN Resident –General, Urology & Colorectal Surgery

We are offering up to $8,000 sing-on/retention bonus for eligible full time RN Residents. Surgical nursing is a fulfilling and gratifying profession with numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth. It serves as an exceptional foundation for a successful and thriving career in healthcare. Our team is dedicated to providing quality care and excellent outcomes.

Position Purpose: We learn – We grow- We listen! Now is the time to join our exceptional & resilient team known for quality care and excellent outcomes. We offer a strong, supportive RN Residency Vizient Program for orientation and opportunities for continued education and growth. Recently, we integrated a new and advanced Virtual Connected Care™ Together Team nursing model that integrates experienced telemedicine RN ‘s into care assignments, thus helping with the workload. Our dedicated nursing staff attend orientation classes that may include CORE EKG, end of life, respiratory care and many specialty classes depending on area of expertise. If your passion is nursing, you'll love working with us!

What you will do:

• Responsible for collaboration, communication & facilitation of optimal provision of care through a computerized &/or digital platform supporting daily management of care.  
• Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring & evaluation of the patient's plan of care from admission to discharge.  
• Utilize clinical knowledge, critical thinking skills & the principles of case management & adult education to coordinate, implement & support the plan of care.   
• Monitor quality metrics specific to the department & ensure complete & accurate documentation in the patient record.  
• Ensures quality care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the New York Regulatory Agencies, National Standards of Practice, and Nursing and Clinical Service standards of care and practice.  
• Maintains current knowledge of basic health care economics, trends and reimbursements methodologies and applies knowledge to daily practice. Recognizes situations that require immediate intervention. Continues to develop professionally and apply knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to each patient.  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with eligibility to work according to current New York State regulatory RN permit/licensure requirements.
• Baccalaureate Degree in the Science of Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing preferred, according to NYS requirements.
• Specialty credentialing & educational degree according to clinical nursing practice specialty area preferred.
• Maintains all licensures and certifications according to NYS regulations and specialty area requirements.

• Participates in continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Our Trinity Health Culture: Our staff know, understand, incorporate & demonstrate our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, through their actions, behaviors, practices & decisions. Our Unit practice counsels, and open-door guiding principle gives all our employees a voice.
• Professional Environment of Care: Practice in an environmentally safe, professional & healthy atmosphere. Only local hospital to receiv