MHB - Registered Nurse (5MW)Posted: November 11, 2009
* Registered Nurse Telemetry Med/Surg: Coordinates total nursing care for the patient by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating. Participates in patient and family teaching. Provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary, nursing and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in clinical setting. REPORTS TO: Nurse Manager SKILL AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS (MINIMUM): EDUCATION: • The graduate nurse is a beginning practitioner gaining experience in all of the above, always under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse. • Registered Nurse must be currently licensed in New York State. • Graduate from an accredited school of nursing currently registered in New York State. Graduate nurses must take and pass the New York state licensing boards within four (4) months of hire. • BLS validation and revalidation in accordance to AHA standards. • ACLS validation within 6 months of hire and revalidation in accordance with AHA standards EXPERIENCE: KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY: • Participates in educational conferences and upgrades and maintains professional knowledge and skills related to the area of responsibility, maintains confidentiality, understands legal aspects of the job function, adheres to hospital policies and procedures. Role involves a variety of problems to be solved under general guidelines, and calls for a variety of decisions, some of which are complex and must be referred to a resource person. • Assists in directing a small group of employees performing similar or related tasks of semi skilled nature. Instructs employees. Assigns, evaluates performance, and maintains efficiency of staff assigned to him/her. • Have obligations to conserve supplies, equipment and time in a cost-effective environment. WORKING CONDITIONS: • Good mental and physical health. • The ability to cope with stress and handle multiple priorities is required. • May also be exposed to communicable diseases. PHYSICAL EFFORT: ACTIVITY & STRENGTH: (MEDIUM) Low Lift (floor to knuckle): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.) Mid Lift (knuckle to shoulder): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.) High Lift (shoulder and above): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.) Full Lift (floor to shoulder): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.) Carry: Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.) Push: Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.) Pull: Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.) Overall Strength Category: Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.) Dictionary Of Occupational Titles Constant (C) 67-100% Workday Occasional - Frequent (F) 34-66% Workday Occasional (O) 0-33% Workday Not Present (N) Activity - Job Demand Walk a?? Frequent Climb Stairs a?? Occasional Stoop a?? Frequent Kneel a?? Occasional Crouch a?? Occasional Reach (immediate) a?? Frequent Reach (overhead) a?? Occasional Handling a?? Frequent Fingering - Frequent Sitting a?? Occasional Standing a?? Constant Push Cart - Frequent Pull Cart - Frequent INTERNAL/EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS: • Strong communication skills both verbal and written are required to maintain professional relationships. • Good interpersonal skills as well as professional attitude are required. INTERNAL: • Interacts with all members of the health care team: physicians, residents, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, physical therapists, social workers, case managers, dieticians, spiritual care team, etc. EXTERNAL: • Interacts with outside contracted providers and outside healthcare facilities. Please refer to job code 139316 when responding to this ad.
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| | Location: | Buffalo, NY | | County: | Erie County | | ZIP Code: | 14201 | | Pay Rate: | Open | | Job Terms: | full time | | Company: | Catholic Health System | | Phone: | email only please | | Fax: | email only please |
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