Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

Location

New York

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night shift; 36 hours per week, every other weekend.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) protects, promotes, and optimizes health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, and the alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response and through advocacy in the care of individuals and families. The RN is responsible and accountable for compliance with all standards of practice and professional development in accordance with the New York State Nurse Practice Act, United Health Services policies, ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the Bill of Patient Rights. The RN promotes a caring and healing environment for patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, delegates, coordinates, implements, and evaluates nursing care in managing a group of patients.
• Educates patients and families in health promotion and disease management using available resources.
• Utilizes a working knowledge of pharmacology and safely administers medications according to policy.
• Shares in responsibility for productivity and effective resource utilization including staffing and time management.
• Complies with all nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and policies.
• Actively participates in and supports the Nursing Shared Governance Model by supporting the Unit Council and participating in improvement initiatives.
• Engages in professional development, continuing nursing education, and mandatory education requirements.
• Integrates nursing research and current evidence into practice.
• Provides a supportive learning environment for new employees and students.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Nursing (RN) experience of at least six months to three years.
• Current NYS RN License.
• BLS Certification (AHA, HSI, or American Red Cross).

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

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