What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Emergency Department, Part Time Nights position at Putnam Hospital Center?
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 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.
Company : Putnam Hospital Center
Org Unit : 970
Department : Emergency Department
Exempt : No
Salary Range : $43.57 - $66.13 Hourly
Salary : $44 - $66
