REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE

Responsibilities

Performs professional nursing services in the care and treatment of patients; does related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)
• Assesses patient nursing care needs and prepares, implements, and evaluates the nursing care plan;
• Supervises licensed practical nurses and auxiliary nursing staff;
• Gives skilled nursing care and prescribed treatments to patients and demonstrates nursing care to patients and families;
• Identifies physical and emotional illness of patients through observation and analysis of records;
• Coordinates plans for care with nutritionists, social workers, physical therapists, physicians, and other professional health workers concerned with individual and family and family health care;
• Counsels and guides individuals and families in the prevention of illness and the attainment of maximum health;
• Maintains essential nursing care records and reports.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Good knowledge of current professional nursing practice; Skill in the application of current nursing procedures and techniques of patient care; Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of people and maintain constructive working relationships in dealing with them; Ability to communicate effectively; Ability to accept and utilize guidance; Ability to perform duties in accordance with ANA Code for Professional Nurses; Acceptable physical and mental health to carry out the responsibilities of the position.

Minimum Qualification

Completion of a course of study approved by the New York State Education Department as qualifying for Registered Professional Nurse.

Special Requirement

Eligibility for a New York State Registered Professional Nurse’s License. Possession of the license at the time of permanent appointment.

Salary: $33.33 per hour

To Apply

To apply, please send your resume to [email protected]