Registered Nurse (RN) - Stroke
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Registered Nurse 7E Stroke Neuro Unit MHB

Job Description Salary: 37.93-51.21 USD Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo Shift: Shift 3 Status: Full Time FTE: 0.940000 Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133 Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No Work Schedule: Nights with Weekend and Holiday Rotation Hours: 6:45pm to 7:00am Summary: Participates in the overall planning, organizing, directing, decision making and evaluation of the delivery of nursing care on their shift. As a professional nurse, the charge nurse is responsible for assisting in the management of resources necessary and appropriate for the provision of achievement of positive patient outcomes. As a professional nurse, the charge nurse participates in creating and maintaining an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect. Responsibilities: EDUCATION * The graduate nurse is a beginning practitioner gaining experience in all of the above, always under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse * Registered Nurse must be currently licensed in New York State * Graduate from an accredited school of nursing currently registered in New York State * BLS validation and revalidation in accordance to AHA standards * ACLS within six (6) months of hire KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY * Demonstrates leadership abilities * Excellent communication skills * Certification in specific area preferred * Computer literate * Competent in current healthcare technology * Actively involved in productivity and staffing * Is a leader in healthcare technology innovations and promotes these innovations in the capacity of super-user / train the trainer WORKING CONDITIONS * The ability to cope with stress and handle multiple priorities is required * May also be exposed to communicable diseases