Job Description

Requisition Number: 76502

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Job Summary

A Registered Nurse in our CVOR department works as part of the surgical services team within our operating rooms. CVOR Nurses assist with patient care, ensure that sterile procedures are followed during surgery, necessary equipment and medications are available for the operating room team and that a patient\'s safety is assured at all times.This nurse will help promote and restores patient\'s health by completing the nursing process: collaborating with Physicians and multidisciplinary team members: providing support to patient, visitors and families. A CVOR Registered Nurse will provide teaching to patients, families and the public. At MVHS, all Registered Nurses are responsible for assessing, planning, promoting and evaluating quality patient care as well as following the mission, vision, I-CARE values, policies and procedures of Mohawk Valley Health System

Bonuses and Benefits

MVHS is offering a sign-on bonus for new and experienced RNs!

*RNs with up to 3 years of relevant experience qualify for a $5,000 sign-on bonus. *

*RNs with 3 or more years of relevant experience qualify for a $10,000 sign-on bonus. *

This bonus will be paid over the course of two years working at MVHS and will scale based on experience and employee status when hired. Submit your application and Join our team of talented nurses as they support healthcare in the Mohawk Valley!

Benefits include: RN preceptor incentive, 401(k) plus match; health, dental, life, and vision insurance; FSA and HSA accounts; paid time off; tuition reimbursement

Core Job Responsibilities

• Identify patient care requirements establishing personal rapport with patients and families and understanding of plan of care throughout the patient\xe2\x80\x99s experience.
• Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends and families.
• Promote patient independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patient, friends and family to understand disease process, medications, and self-care skills, and provide time to answer questions.
• Assure quality care by adhering to therapeutic standards measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending adjustments to the patient\xe2\x80\x99s needs.
• The nurse is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse\'s obligation to provide optimum patient care
• Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements following manufactures instructions troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs; maintaining equipment, inventories, and evaluating equipment and techniques.
• Protect patients, employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and controlled substance regulations. Utilize universal precautions and practice at all times.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care personnel.
• Document patient care service by charting in patients\xe2\x80\x99 medical records accurately and timely in accordance with licensure, regulatory hospital standards.
• Maintain continuity of care with the nursing team by communicating plan of care and follow through with multidisciplinary team ensuring that patient administration of care for all services provided are organized, planned and delivered.
• Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential
• Maintain nursing supplies inventory checking stock to determine inventory and PAR level; anticipating needs supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies, verifying receipt of supplies; using equipment and supplies; using equipment to accomplish job.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, mandatory in-services; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• The nurse participates in the advancement of the profession through contributions to practice, education, administration, and knowledge development.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives including continuing education, participation in hospital-wide and unit specific teams, identifying nursing practice areas for quality improvement and safe outcomes.
• Maintain a cooperative relationship among the healthcare team by communicating information; responding to request; building rapport; participating in team problem solving.
• Provide service excellence to patients and their families/visitors that meets or exceeds patient expectations through offering empathetic and compassionate patient-centered care.
• Professionally manage patient and family/visitor needs and concerns using AIDET and positive service recovery methods.
• Respond to patient requests and makes active referrals to subject matter expert/decision maker who can fulfill the patient request
• Provide culturally sensitive care

Job Details

Req Id 76502
Department CARDIOTHORACIC OR
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 7.50
FTE 1
Work Schedule SEMC 8 HR, 1 HR LUNCH
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union E01 - NYS NURSES ASSOCIATION

Education/Experience Requirements

Required: Graduate of an accredited associate degree
Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from accredited nursing program or higher degree

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Required: Current New York State licensure as a Registered Nurse
Preferred: Basic Life Support Certification

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

City: Utica

State: New York

Community / Marketing Title: Registered Nurse - CVOR

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Location_formattedLocationLong: Utica, New York US

Job Number: 60042

Mohawk Valley Health System