Job description

Department:

31001_36092 Emergency Room- Observation

Expected Weekly Hours:

36

Shift:

Position Purpose:

Job Description Details:

We are opening an Emergency Department Flex Unit. This fast-paced, rapid turnover admissions unit will be open from 9:00am - 9:00pm Monday - Friday and will primarily hold admissions from our emergency department. This is a great opportunity for an experienced nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment with a variety of medical conditions. Our goal is to provide consistent, excellent care to all patients. If you are looking for an exciting career, this is your opportunity.

Position Highlights:

• Recognized Leader: First and longest running Magnet Designated Hospital in Syracuse, highlighting our professional nursing staff. St. Joseph's Health is CP Accredited and Stroke designated hospital.
• Growth: Recently built unit with state of the art safety features
• Advancement: Generous tuition reimbursement and Leadership development programs
• Work/Life: Self-scheduling options to balance your work/life and school calendars

What you will do:

• Emergency intervention and care of triaged patients to the appropriate setting.
• Care for and provide treatment modalities.
• Collaborative team approach with physicians, clinical affiliates, nursing, case managers, social work, EMS and unit support staff.
• Participate in community events to educate and promote health and wellness.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures quality nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the New York Nurse Practice Act, National Standards of Practice, and Nursing and Clinical Service standards of care and practice.
• Utilizing the Nursing Process, plans, directs and supervises the care of patients in addition to being involved in the provision of direct care of patients and families under the leadership of an RN.
• Various work options and learning opportunities are available within the unit.

Mission Statement:

• We, St Joseph's Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Vision:

• To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.

Core Values:

• In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are.

Education, Training, Experience, Certification and Licensure:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current LPN licensure, or eligibility for licensure, in the State of New York.
• One year of clinical experience with medication administration preferred
• Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.
• Current BLS & CPR certifications

Work Environment and Hazards:

• Clinical setting. Exposure Class I

Physical Demands:

• Medium work: must be able to lift 25 pounds frequently; occasionally lifting maximum of 50 pounds. Will require ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, squat and reach.

Work Contact Group:

• All services, medical staff, patients, visitors, and various regulatory and professional agencies.

Supervised By:

• Team Leader, Clinical Coordinator, Unit Manager, and Clinical Services/Nursing Administration.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

Note:

Bargaining unit employees are governed by the terms and conditions of their respective collective bargaining agreements, which supersede the Employment-At-Will Statement.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Acute care

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Acute care: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• LPN (Required)
• New York State License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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