REGISTERED NURSE

Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. The RN will deliver high-quality patient care, coordinate with physicians and interdisciplinary staff, administer medications, and monitor patient progress in a dynamic hospital setting. Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, documentation, and patient/family education. MVHS offers a supportive culture focused on teamwork, respect, and employee welfare, with robust opportunities for professional growth, specialty training, and career advancement while serving the Upstate New York community.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, evidence-based nursing care to a diverse patient population in a hospital setting
• Perform comprehensive and focused patient assessments and document findings accurately and promptly
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards
• Monitor and interpret patient vital signs, lab results, and clinical status, escalating changes in condition promptly
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, procedures, self-care, and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and support staff to coordinate care and optimize outcomes
• Adhere to infection prevention, patient safety, and quality improvement protocols at all times
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, unit-based councils, and performance improvement initiatives
• Assist with orientation and precepting of new nurses and support staff as requested
• Demonstrate professional behavior, effective communication, and respect for patients, families, and colleagues
• Manage multiple priorities and respond effectively in urgent and emergent clinical situations

Required Skills

• Patient assessment and clinical judgment
• Medication administration and pharmacology knowledge
• Intravenous (IV) therapy and central line management
• Wound care and dressing changes
• Cardiac and telemetry monitoring (if applicable to unit)
• Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation
• Care planning and care coordination
• Patient and family education
• Infection prevention and control practices
• Basic and advanced life support skills
• Time management and prioritization in acute care
• Interdisciplinary team communication and collaboration
• De-escalation and crisis intervention techniques
• Understanding of regulatory and patient safety standards (e.g., Joint Commission)