Registered Nurse - ED, Per Diem Nights

Description

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.

Credentials : RN,BLS,ACLS

Company : Putnam Hospital Center

Org Unit : 970

Department : Emergency Department

Exempt : No

Hourly Rate : $44.88 - $68.11

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified 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 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.