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.
Location: Carmel-PHC 670 Stoneleigh Avenue
Org Unit: 970
Department: Emergency Department
Exempt: No
Grade: U11
Salary Range:
$43.57-$66.13
Hourly
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.
Company: Putnam Hospital Center
Org Unit: 970
Department: Emergency Department
Exempt: No