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SUMMARY

The registered nurse provides assessment, care planning and direct delivery of treatment utilizing professional nursing care processes in a patient and family centered manner in accordance with licensure and regulatory scope and standards, and established hospital policies, procedures and protocols.

Canton-Potsdam Hospital is a warm and caring not-for-profit community healthcare facility that's certified for 94 beds. Our mission is to provide exceptional healthcare services to the community. Within our welcoming walls, you'll find a wide array of core programs in emergency medicine, acute care, hospitalist medicine, and critical care. But that's just the beginning. We're not just a hospital; we're a beacon of health and wellness in the North Country. We proudly offer outpatient health services in Brasher Falls, Canton, Colton, Gouverneur, Massena, Norfolk, and Potsdam, NY. 

STATUS: Per Diem Pool II

LOCATION: Canton Potsdam Hospital

DEPARTMENT: MSU2

SCHEDULE: 12hr Variable Shifts

ATTRIBUTES

Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing school program 

Preferred: BSN from an accredited nursing school program 

Required: Current, unrestricted New York State registered professional nursing license; AHA BLS upon hire 

Preferred: National Certification

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 (CPH)

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:

$40.86 - $55.11

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.