Job Summary:

• The Registered Nurse demonstrates competence by integrating theoretical knowledge with clinical experience in the care of assigned patients and families by independently assessing, planning, and evaluating patients and families utilizing the systematic approach of the Nursing Process. The RN utilizes patterns of patient responses to guide practice and provides nursing care as defined by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, in accordance with the objectives, policies and procedures of MHVS, the NY State Nurse Practice Act and our Philosophy of Nursing.

Responsibilities:

• Clinical Skills and Knowledge
  • Completes a thorough patient assessment addressing all pathophysiologic and psychosocial needs.
  • Identifies key nursing diagnosis from the assessment data.
  • Prioritizes nursing diagnoses with consideration of cultural/religious/spiritual needs.
  • Establishes data-driven individualized plan-of-care.
  • Implements individualized plan-of-care/discharge plan including coordination with other disciplines utilizing clinical experience as a guide.
  • Utilizes critical thinking skills in adapting plan-of-care in response to changes in patient needs.
  • Evaluates outcomes of plan-of-care and alters plan as needed.
  • Recognizes and intervenes in situations related to patient safety.
  • Organizes and prioritizes work assignments based on the patient needs and acuity.
  • Demonstrates ability to make effective nursing judgments.
  • Documents patient's progress legibly and in a timely manner.
  • Documents nursing interventions and patient responses in accordance with hospital policy.

• EXPERIENCE
  • 2 years Med/Surg or Critical Care required
• EDUCATION
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
  • Current licensure in New York State as a Registered Professional Nurse.
  • Certified in BLS, ACLS, PALS
  • Other certifications as required in specialty area.

About Us:

MidHudson Regional Hospital

MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY, is home to the mid-Hudson Valley's most advanced healthcare services. This 243-bed facility cares for more than 10,000 inpatients annually while performing an additional 325,000 outpatient procedures each year. MidHudson Regional Hospital operates the area's only Level II trauma center, is home to the Redl Center for Cancer Care and Center for Robotic Surgery, and is a destination hospital for patients with serious illnesses and injuries.