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SUMMARY

The registered nurse provides assessment, problem identification (nursing diagnosis), care planning (including desired outcome determination), implementation and evaluation in nursing care in a patient and family centered manner in accordance with licensure scope of practice, regulatory standards, and established hospital policies, procedures and protocols.

We are seeking dedicated healthcare professionals to join our team at Gouverneur Hospital. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and want to contribute to a dynamic healthcare environment, this is the opportunity for you. Your role will be integral in delivering high-quality care and ensuring the well-being of our community members. Gouverneur Hospital is certified for 25 beds and services include inpatient detox, substance use disorder rehabilitation, emergency care, imaging and EKG’s, physical therapy, and respiratory therapy.

STATUS: Per Diem

LOCATION: Gouverneur Hospital

DEPARTMENT: MSP/Detox

SCHEDULE: 12-hours variable as needed

ATTRIBUTES

Required: Associate's degree of an accredited nursing program

Required: Current, unrestricted New York State registered professional nursing license

Required: Minimum of one year's nursing experience

Preferred: BSN from an accredited nursing program

RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs a comprehensive patient assessment to identify patient and family needs

Develops and implements a comprehensive plan of care involving the patient and the family.

Performs and documents direct patient and family centered care and patient education according to nursing standards of practice

Identifies and responds to patient conditions to achieve positive patient outcomes.

Performs discharge planning to ensure safe and appropriate transition of care.

Directs and delegates care provided by unlicensed team members

Provides world class customer service to patients and families.

UNION:

NYSNA - New York State Nurses Association (GH)

Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$38.86 - $53.11

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.