Registered Nurse - Med Surg Urology/Colorectal Unit 3-1

Company: St. Joseph's Health
Location: Syracuse
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

*Employment Type:* Full time *Shift:* Rotating Shift *Description:* Now is the time to join our exception team known for quality care and excellent outcomes. This exciting career offers a strong orientation program and opportunities for continued education and growth. Earn up to $10,000 in recruitment and retention incentives being offered for qualified RN's. Flexible scheduling and shifts. This team is dedicated to patient care and each other. If your passion is nursing, you'll love working with us!**Unit 3-1** is a 32 bed Medical/Surgical/Telemetry unit. Our specialties include urology, colon-rectal surgery, general surgery and renal disease including peritoneal dialysis at the bedside. Specialized training includes CORE EKG and PD classes. We incorporate a primary care nursing model with a team approach to meet the needs of the patient population.
*Organization Highlights:*

* Recognized Leader: First Magnet Designated Hospital in Syracuse, highlighting our professional nursing staff.
* Only local hospital to receive a Leapfrog A for safety.
* Shared Governance: Unit practice counsel and open-door guiding principle gives all our nurses a voice.
* Professional Relationships: Strong rapport with the hospitalist physician group.
* Advancement: Strong orientation program and generous tuition allowance.
* Work/Life: Patterned, predictive scheduling options to balance your work/life and school calendars.
* We encourage job share opportunities to enhance satisfaction and growth.
*What you will do:*

* Therapeutic med/surg nursing interventions and hands on skills including class 1 tele, vent care, tube feeds, dressing changes and more. Patient education, goal setting, critical thinking, and care planning.
* Care for and provide treatment modalities.
* Collaborative team approach: SNAP rounding daily with interdisciplinary team of hospitalist physicians, clinical affiliates, medical social work, care managers, nutrition, Rehab services, spiritual care, and pharmacy.
* Participate in precepting and mentoring students and new staff.
*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.
*Education, Training, Experience, Certification and Licensure:*

* Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure in the State of New York.
* Minimum of 1-year nursing experience. *GN's or RN's with

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