RN Utility Nurse

4 days ago

Oswego, New York, United States Oswego Health Full time
Job Title: RN Utility Nurse

Job Summary:

The RN Utility Nurse is a key member of our nursing team, responsible for providing high-quality patient care and ensuring the efficient operation of our nursing department. This role requires a strong clinical background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the admission process for new patients, ensuring that all necessary documentation is complete and accurate.
  • Orient and educate patients and their families on what to expect during their stay, including explaining treatment options and providing educational information on continuing care requirements.
  • Review previous admissions to ensure that all skilled nursing documentation is complete and that all nursing orders for care are up-to-date.
  • Function as the administrative leader in the building in the absence of the administrator and Director of Nursing on off-shifts, weekends, and holidays.
  • Supervise and direct the nursing staff in the provision of patient care and performance of job duties.
  • Assess patients demonstrating a change in status and notify the MD/Nurse Practitioner as needed.
  • Complete treatments as needed, following Seneca Hill Manor Skin Care Protocol and preventative skin care policy.
  • Transcribe, double-check, and carry out MD/Nurse Practitioner orders as needed.
  • Document patient problems/changes in status in compliance with facility policy and mandated regulations.
  • Complete all required documentation in a consistent, timely, and thorough manner.
  • Monitor/evaluate all patient information/diagnostic results received during shift to determine need for follow-up.
  • Administer medications (as required) per facility policy, following principles of safe medication administration.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all patient information.
  • Take a leadership role in all medical and facility emergencies.
  • Participate in the development, revision, and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
  • Initiate an investigation in the event of any report of actual or suspected patient abuse.
  • Work with families/patients to problem-solve issues as they arise.
  • Keep Administrator or on-call representative informed of facility/patient issues as appropriate.
  • Instruct/educate nursing staff on new policies/procedures, and equipment as requested.
  • Obtain necessary equipment, supplies, medication, and diagnostic studies needed to meet the needs of patients during the shift.
  • Coordinate all aspects of the nursing department operations during the shift.
  • Call off-duty staff as needed to cover all call-ins.
  • Complete patient/family teachings as needed.
  • Assist in the notification of family/MD in the event of a patient death.
  • As needed, review 24-hour report, make rounds, and review everyone on report related to any clinical problems or issues.
  • Confers with Unit Manager, Nurse Practitioner, MD, patient, patient's family, and staff as indicated throughout the shift.
  • Make certain that the LPN's and CNA's are aware of any changes needed on the delivery of care.
  • Follow-up on any patients who are demonstrating new clinical issues.
  • Oversee discharge planning process to ensure a smooth transition back to the community.
  • Responsible for updating care plans for patients as clinical changes develop.
  • Participate in in-services, seminars, etc. to enhance skills.
  • Perform other duties as requested.

Requirements:

  • Must be currently licensed in New York State as a Registered Nurse.
  • One year of Medical/Surgical and Gerontology experience strongly preferred.
  • CPR certifications required.

Working Conditions:

  • Requires frequent walking, standing, bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling during the work day.
  • Requires pushing beds, wheelchairs, and recliners in excess of approximately 200 pounds with assistance. Requires lifting, carrying, repositioning, and transferring patients who may weigh in excess of 200 pounds using proper body mechanics.
  • Occasionally participates in the development, revision, and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
  • Requires unit-specific orientation.
  • Occasionally requires assembling, operating, checking, and maintaining equipment; place work orders for client-owned electrical equipment, department repairs, and faulty equipment.
  • Requires attendance of various meetings and participation on committees as required.
  • Actively participates in in-service programs (12 hours annually), in Quality Assurance programs and CQI, cross-training; attends all mandatory classes as required; completes unit-specific competencies.
  • Occasionally requires assignments to other units/shifts as hospital needs require.
  • Complies with DOH requirements for annual health assessments and required immunizations.

Pay Range: $34.00-$43.45/hour

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Employee salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.

The mission of Oswego Health is to provide accessible, quality care and improve the health of residents throughout Oswego County.

As a nonprofit healthcare system that was established in 1881, Oswego Health is proud to continue to be one of Oswego County's largest employers.

More than 1,200 employees spread throughout its 17 locations, work for the Oswego Health system, which includes the 164-bed community hospital with a brand-new Medical Surgical Unit, a 32-bed state-of-the-art psychiatric acute-care facility with multiple outpatient behavioral health service locations, The Manor at Seneca Hill, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility, and Springside at Seneca Hill, an independent retirement community.

The health system also operates Oswego Health Home Care, the only hospital-based certified home healthcare agency in the County as well as two outpatient centers, including the Fulton Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, physical therapy, and occupational health services; and the Central Square Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, and physical therapy services.

In addition, Oswego Health includes the Oswego Health captive professional corporation, Physician Care P.C., providing physician services in orthopedics, cardiology, ENT, gastroenterology, breast care, audiology, general surgery, bariatrics, and primary care.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Oswego Health is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related matters, without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race), creed, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, age, marital or familial status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, citizenship status, ancestry, arrest/conviction record, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, reproductive health decision making, relationship or association with a member of a protected category, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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