Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, Per Diem Evening

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals more than 1000 outpatient facilities 22000 nurses and over 20000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area including Long Island the Hudson Valley Connecticut and beyond thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York States largest private employer with over 104000 employees including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners who are working to change health care for the better.

Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC) is a renowned 349-bed regional medical center overlooking the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie New York. As a tertiary teaching hospital and the healthcare leader in the Mid-Hudson Valley we offer comprehensive subspecialized medical surgical and obstetrical/gynecological services to the entire community.

Our accolades include:

• U.S. News & World Report - Best Regional Hospital
• Healthgrades - One of Americas 50 Best Hospitals
• Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence

At Vassar Brothers Medical Center we inspire the professional growth of our team members and support a philosophy of shared decision-making. Everyone has a voice and plays a role in defining our future which helps make this an amazing place to work. Through the strength of our health system and the passion of our team we continue expanding our care to an even broader market. Our caregivers represent the community in which we work and our commitment to everyones well-being is truly heartfelt.

1. Follows the five Rights of Medication Administration verbalizing to patients/family/significant other the medication they are receiving. Assesses the patient prior to administering medications noting allergies parameters potential side effects effectiveness and intervening as needed. Reassesses and documents response according to hospital policy.
2. Coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care including the delegation of tasks.
1. Maintains accountability for care delegated.
3. Actively works to promote a culture of safety.
1. Assesses patients for potential safety risks.
2. Adheres to hospital policies and procedures regarding patient safety. Initiates interventions related to the risk factors identified.
3. Conducts bedside shift report and bedside rounds with peer on assigned patients at change of shift.
4. Demonstrate quality by documenting the application of the nursing process in a responsible accountable and ethical manner.
4. Assesses learning needs of patient/family/significant other. Plans and provides appropriate instruction using applicable teaching methods. Assesses and documents patient/family/significant other response to teaching.
5. Cares for specific patient populations despite location as necessary
6. Deliver Patient Centered Care:
1. Embrace the cultural diversity and difference of patients and team members.
2. Respect the dignity of all individuals through the maintenance of the caring relationship.
3. Maintains open lines of communication inclusive of actively listening.
7. Meets accreditation regulatory and compliance responsibilities related to the position.
8. Works to promote a culture of learning and growth.
1. Seek experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge.
2. Teach others to succeed through mentorship
9. Performs other duties as assigned within the state nursing scope of practice

Working Conditions:

Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt odors noise human waste etc.

Credentials:RNBLSACLS

Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Org Unit: 972

Department: Emergency Department

Exempt: No

Hourly Rate: $48.49-$73.58