Job Description
Who Are We?
Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) is hiring Registered Nurses to work at The Wynn Hospital in Utica NY!
MVHS is located in Upstate New York, USA, and serves the geographic area of Oneida, Herkimer and Madison counties. We are an integrated delivery system with 4,200 full-time equivalent employees and a combined operating budget of $610 million.
The Wynn Hospital is our brand new, flagship hospital, a full service campus capable of handling virtually all the healthcare needs in our community. Opened in late 2023, the hospital offers many healthcare services including cardiac services and procedures; expanding general and robotic services; a comprehensive stroke center; an entire floor dedicated to maternity services including a Level II NICU; a pediatric unit on the eighth floor; a world class diagnostic center including interventional radiology and advanced endoscopy; a Level III Trauma Center, plus the ability to serve 90,000 emergency visits per year; medical imaging; pharmacy; world-class laboratory; oncology services; a behavioral health unit; critical care services and medical/surgical care.
We've been working to expand our recruitment efforts to include Canadian and Mexican citizens who qualify for a TN Visa!
Requirements Include:
• Canadian or Mexican Citizenship
• Valid/Approved VisaScreen
• Valid/Approved New York State RN Licens
Benefits/Bonuses
Company 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!
Other benefits include: RN preceptor incentive, 401(k) plus match; health, dental, life, and vision insurance; FSA and HSA accounts; paid time off; tuition reimbursement.
International Benefits
In addition to TN Visa Sponsorship, you may be eligible for relocation assistance, temporary housing, or a future permanent visa sponsorship.
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse promotes and restores patient's health by completing the nursing process: collaborating with Physicians and multidisciplinary team members: providing support to patients, visitors and families. Responsible for assessing, planning, promoting and evaluating quality patient care. A Registered Nurse provides teaching to patients, families and the public. A Registered Nurses will follow the mission, vision, MVHS values, policies and procedures of Mohawk Valley Health System.
Core Job Responsibilities
- Identify patient care requirements establishing personal rapport with patients and families and understanding of plan of care throughout the patient’s 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’s 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.
Education/Experience Requirements
Required:
- Graduate of an accredited associate degree
Preferred:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing program or higher degree
- One or more years of experience in a related setting
Licensure/Certification Requirements
Required:
- Current New York State licensure as a Registered Nurse
Preferred:
- Basic Life Support Certification
Disclaimer
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.
Job Details
Req Id 91288
Department NURS MED/SURG 7TH
Shift Variable
Shift Hours Worked 12.00
FTE 0.9
Work Schedule NYSNA - 12 HR
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union 2004 - NYSNA
Pay Range $34.00 - $49.00 Hourly