RN FLOAT - MED/SURG
Company: WMCHealth
Location: Kingston
Posted on: January 6, 2026
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Job Description:
The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care in an
assigned clinic or clinical area, including, but not limited to,
ambulatory, medical/surgical, and specialty units, following the
nursing processin accordance with established procedures,
implements infection control protocols, and ensures compliance with
regulatory requirements. RESPONSIBILITIES : Provide direct nursing
care to patients by assessing their physical, psychological,
emotional, and spiritual status. Develop a plan of care consistent
with the patients condition and annotate medical records in
accordance with established procedures, regulatory requirements,
and provide information to clinical and support staff to facilitate
continued proper nursing care. Include the patients and family in
the process of care planning. Perform comprehensive patient
assessments, noting any improvement or deterioration in the
patients condition, and implement and evaluate nursing care
accordingly. Assess patients and administer treatments,
medications, and general care according to the nursing plan of
care, best practices, established protocols and medical orders to
treat actual or potential disorders and to optimize the physical
and mental well-being of the patients. Operate specialized medical
equipment. Evaluate and documents patients responses to a care
regimen and adds to, changes or resolves interventions in the
nursing plan of care and/or collaborates with providers regarding
the need to revise the treatment plan. Collaborate with appropriate
members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care for
patients. Provide education to the patient and family about
medication, medical treatments, disease-specific information, and
follow-up care. Participate in discharge planning in collaboration
with other health care providers and community resources to ensure
full utilization of support services which address patient needs.
Participate in Quality Assurance activities to ensure provision of
optimum care and follow-up for patients. Ensure continuity of
nursing care by communicating a comprehensive handoff during
transition to another nurse. Provide break relief coverage across
clinical areas to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.
Advocates the patients bill of rights and advocates on behalf of
patients and families to ensure continuity and understanding of
care given. Timely participation in continuing education programs
and in-service education to provide the most appropriate nursing
care. Comply with hospital policies and procedures. Actively
participate in the performance improvement process, including data
collection, analysis, plan for change and implementation of
changes. Precept and mentor newer staff on the assigned unit.
Attend staff meetings. Perform other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 2 years of medical/surgical nursing
experience required. EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited
school of Nursing required. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Must possess a
limited permit to practice nursing, issued by the New York State
Education Department, or a valid license and current registration,
issued by the New York State Education Department, as a Registered
Nurse. Current BLS and ACLS required.
Keywords: WMCHealth, Albany , RN FLOAT - MED/SURG, Healthcare , Kingston, New York
