Full Time Registered Nurse - Day Shift

  • Albany
  • Mohawk Valley Health System

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care to residents within a skilled nursing setting. In addition to direct care, this role involves supervising support staff, participating in resident and family teaching, and advocating for residents.

Core Job Responsibilities

  • Assess residents on admission and when conditions change, documenting care plans and medical records.
  • Educate residents and families on pain management and ensure compliance with pain logs.
  • Set goals and prescribe appropriate nursing action based on resident assessments and needs.
  • Ensure patient safety and minimize medical errors in delivering resident care.
  • Notify and follow through with physicians on changes in a resident's condition.
  • Interact respectfully with residents, families, and staff, addressing their physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.
  • Administer medications and identify clinical changes related to medical diagnoses.
  • Take personal responsibility for professional growth and supervise other healthcare team members.
  • Act as a resident advocate, remain calm in emergencies, and comply with all regulations and policies.

Education/Experience Requirements

Required:

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program
  • Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Preferred:

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher degree
  • One year of experience in long term care

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Required: Registered Nurse licensure in NYS

Preferred: Basic Life Support Certification

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

Department: Clark North
Shift: Days
Shift Hours: 7.50
FTE: 0.94
Work Schedule: HOURLY NON-UNION-RN
Employee Status: Full-Time
Union: Non-Union
Pay Range: $26.30-45.30 per hour