Location: Rhinebeck,NY, USA
DescriptionPurpose: The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care that is guided by the American Nurses Association (ANA) scope of practice. A Registered Nurse collaborates with patients, family/significant others, peers, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the delivery of healthcare services to patients. The Registered Nurse assesses the patient's needs, care plans, implements, and evaluates the medical and nursing regimens in accordance with the hospital and nursing philosophy, policies/procedures, and standards. They demonstrate leadership skills and commitment to professional accountability and growth.Education and Experience Requirements:·Graduated from an accredited school of nursing with anAssociate's Level Degree (required) or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred).License, Registration, or Certification Requirements:·Current and unobstructed New York State Registered Nurse (NY Hospitals)·Current and unobstructed Connecticut Registered Nurse License (CT Hospitals)·New graduates awaiting licensure at the discretion of the Chief Nursing Officer (CT only)·American Nurses Association endorsed Certifications or Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses Certification Preferred (*Based on Certification specialty hours of work requirement).oAssociation Training - please review grid below.TrainingUnitRequired / PreferredBLSAll Nursing Care AreasRequired upon hireACLSED, ICU, CCU, SDU PCU, PACU, Cath Lab, GI, LDRP, IR, Float Pool- specific to individuals' competency and location floatedCardiology focused unitsRequired by end of orientation periodPALSED, PACU, Pediatric Areas(Either PALS or ENPC)Required by end of orientation periodNRPMCH, NICU, LDRP, DRRequired by end of orientation periodEFMLDRPWithin 1 year of hireTNCCED (Required Danbury, Norwalk),ICU(Preferred, but may have TCAR)PACU(DH – Preferred)Within 1 year of hireENPCED RN(Either PALS or ENPC)Within 1 year of hireTCARICU (VBMC- Preferred)ICU/PACU (NH)Within 1 year of hireOCNInfusion- NDH RequiredOncology- VBMC RequiredOncology- Sharon RequiredWithin 1 year of hireCPI or other de-escalation technique trainingBehavioral Health, ED (All hospitals)Float Pool Putnam6W, Float Pool (Norwalk)ICU, PCU, 9 tower (DH)Within 6 months of hireS.T.A.B.L.EOB(NDH Only)Within 6 months of hireWorking 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: Northern Dutchess HospitalOrg Unit: 1195Department: General Medicine 1Exempt: NoSalary Range: $43.36 - $65.80 HourlyWe are an equal opportunity employerQualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-###-#### (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.