Registered Nurse - Emergency Room, FT Evenings

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.

Company : Putnam Hospital Center

Org Unit : 970

Department : Emergency Department

Exempt : No

Salary Range : $44.88 - $68.11 Hourly