Description
Position at Putnam Hospital Center
JOB SUMMARY:
The Registered Nurse plans, coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units. He/she ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the unit's standards of care. He/she demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of the unit and 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:
Currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State
BLS & ACLS upon hire
CCRN/PCCN Certification desirable
Work Experience:
- At least one year of Med/Surg experience required. Professional nursing experience of one or more year in Critical Care desirable
- Current knowledge and skills appropriate to the age/type of patient population served
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: 1428
Department: ICU/CCU
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $44.88 - $68.11 Hourly