Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Registered Professional Nurse

Category: Civil Service Subscribe: Department: DCC Health Office Locations: Poughkeepsie, NY Posted: Mar 29, 2024 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Part-time Position ID: 174149 About Dutchess Community College: Located in the heart of New York's beautiful and historic mid-Hudson Valley, just 90 minutes north of New York City, Dutchess Community College (DCC) is one of 64 colleges within the State University of New York, the largest comprehensive public higher education system in the country. DCC's strategic direction is guided by four lenses through which we view our work: Students. Learning. Community. Growth. We are committed to respecting individuality, embracing diversity, being "student-ready," partnering with and serving our community inclusively. The College welcomes and seeks to grow pools of prospective employees who share and are anxious to support the institution's core values: Excellence. Collaboration. Engagement. Equity. Innovation. Job Description: DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is an entry-level professional nursing position which functions in a County department such as the Health Department or the Department of Mental Hygiene. The services are professional in nature and require substantial specialized judgement and skills within the framework of a prescribed care and treatment plan. Depending upon work location, duties may include rendering care in the patient's home, or working on the day, evening or night shifts or on weekends and holidays. Also depending upon work location, general supervision may be received from higher level titles such as Public Health Nurse or Nursing Supervisor. Supervision may be exercised over lower level titles such as Licensed Practical Nurses or Home Health Aides. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: 1. Assesses patient nursing care needs; 2. Prepares, implements and evaluates a nursing care plan; 3. Administers medications and prescribed treatments to patients; 4. Demonstrates nursing care to patients and their families; 5. Identifies physical and emotional dysfunctions of patients through observation of patients and analysis of health care records; 6. Coordinates plans for care with the nutritionists, social workers, physical therapists, physicians, and other professional health workers; 7. Counsels and guides patients and families in the prevention of illness and in the attainment and maintenance of maximum health; 8. Provides nursing services in clinics and schools; 9. May supervise Licensed Practical Nurses, Home Health Aides, etc.; 10. Completes various forms and reports on each case for departmental records and for health insurance reimbursement purposes; 11. Maintains essential nursing case records and reports; 12. Does related work as required. Requirements: FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of current professional nursing practices; working knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing as it relates to the particular field of employment, i.e. institutional nursing, public health nursing, etc.; skill in the application of current nursing procedures and techniques; ability to maintain competency and to keep abreast of latest developments in the field; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others; ability to perform duties in accordance with the ANA Code for professional nurses; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of a course of study approved by the New York State Education Department as qualifying for Registered Professional Nurse. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Eligibility for a New York State Registered Nurse's License at time of application. Possession of said license at time of appointment. 2. Depending upon the particular department and work assignment, incumbents may be required to be eligible for a New York State Motor Vehicle Operator's License at the time of application. Possession of said license may be required at time of appointment. Additional Information: The Registered Professional Nurse is a Civil Service non-competitive title, Grade 13, with the starting hourly rate of $32.83 per hour. This is a part time position up to 15 hours per week. DCC is an AA/EOE employer. Dutchess Community College (College) as part of The State University of New York, in its continuing effort to seek equity in education and employment, and in support of federal and state anti-discrimination legislation, has adopted a policy to provide an educational and employment environment free from unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Application Instructions: To apply, please click the APPLY NOW button below. Please submit an application, resume and cover letter. In order to be considered for this position your will also need to complete the Examination or Employment Application (.pdf). This application is used to apply for a civil service examination or job opening that has been announced. The candidate should read the examination or recruitment announcement prior to completing this application to determine the required minimum qualifications for the position. Please read the instructions carefully. Further information can be found under "General Exam Info" and "Important Exam Info" under Dutchess County Department of Human Resources. Dutchess Community College is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.