Location: Carmel,NY, USA
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 hireACLS within 1 year of hire or transferPALS within 2 years of hire or transferNALS/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 AvenueOrg Unit: 970Department: Emergency DepartmentExempt: NoGrade: U11Salary Range: $43.57-$66.13HourlyWorking Conditions:Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterityOccupational: Significant occupational riskPhysical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. forcePhysical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.Company: Putnam Hospital CenterOrg Unit: 970Department: Emergency DepartmentExempt: No