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 departments 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.
Credentials:RNBLSACLS
Company: Putnam Hospital Center
Org Unit: 970
Department: Emergency Department
Exempt: No
Hourly Rate: $44.88-$68.11