Registered Nurse - Emergency Department PER DIEM

Overview

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient‑centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated, caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award‑winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite you to make your career home with us as a Registered Nurse on our Emergency Department team at Garnet Health Medical Center‑Catskill.

The Registered Nurse will implement the Nursing Process based on established Standards of Practice and ensure all patient care policies and procedures are adhered to in accordance with Garnet Health Hospital policies, the Nurse Practice Act, and New York State Licensure requirements. The RN must exhibit critical thinking, effectively organize and triage/prioritize, and implement evidence‑based nursing.

At Garnet Health, we are committed to supporting your career growth and professional potential. We are responsive, attentive and dedicated to the success and satisfaction of our team members. Here, you’ll find resources that will help you excel in your career, tuition reimbursement programs for your continued education, and comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits designed to fit your individual and family needs.

Our inclusive and diverse team culture encourages you to contribute your exceptional talents, skills and perspectives to the success of our system, one another, our communities and our patients.

The compensation range for the role is $50.44–$77.58 hourly. This range is provided to comply with New York State law on salary transparency. The range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses, incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. When determining a team member’s compensation and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

• Minimum Education:
  
  Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum Experience:
  
  Six months’ medical‑surgical, critical care, emergency, or progressive care experience required. For the ED New Grad Residency program, new graduates with no experience will enter the 6‑month Residency Program to meet the experience requirement.
• Required Certification/Registration:
  • Currently licensed and registered in NY State to practice as a registered professional nurse.
  • On hire, a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) course completion card, issued by an organization approved by the Hospital, must be presented. BLS renewal not required once ACLS is obtained.
  • Within three months of assignment, the employee will attend a hospital‑sponsored Crisis Training Program and will attend at least annually for the duration of employment.
  • Within three months of assignment, the following classes will be completed with a valid course completion card issued by an organization approved by the hospital, and the employee will maintain a valid card for the duration of employment:
    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
    • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Prior to the end of the orientation period, a cardiac rhythm course is successfully completed.
  • Within six months of assignment, completion of an ESI 5‑level triage class with a refresher class taken not less than every two years.
  • Preferred Certification Classes:
    • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) presented by the Emergency Nurses Association
    • Emergency Nurses Pediatric Course (ENPC) presented by the Emergency Nurses Association
  • Preferred Board
    
    Certifications:
    • CCRN issued by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses
    • CEN issued by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing
  • Special Duties:
    Senior Emergency Nurses can be assigned to special duties that require additional training and experience, such as Charge Nurse. Charge Nurse responsibilities require at least two years of Emergency Nursing experience…