Registered Nurse - ED, PT Nights

Location: Carmel

Description

Position at Putnam Hospital Center

Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations - Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York - plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates,

JOB SUMMARY:

The Registered Nurse plans, coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population in the Emergency Department. He/she assures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the department's standards of care and the Standards of Emergency Nursing Practice. He/she demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of the unit and the organization;

remains flexible to changing systems; is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice; and treats staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Graduate from an accredited nursing program.

Licensure/Registration/Certification:
Current license as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
BLS upon hire
ACLS within 1 year of hire or transfer
PALS within 2 years of hire or transfer
NALS/NRP recommended and desired.
TNCC recommended.
CEN certification desired.

Work Experience:

1 year medical/surgical nursing experience required.
Current knowledge and skills appropriate to the age/type of patient population served.
Must meet clinical competency standards specific to Emergency Department patients.

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational:
Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort:
Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment:
Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Credentials:

RN,BLS,ACLS

Company:
Putnam Hospital Center

Org Unit: 970

Department:
Emergency Department

Exempt:
No

Hourly Rate: $44.88-$68.11