Registered Nurse - ED, Per Diem Nights
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- NALS/NRP recommended and desired.
- TNCC recommended.
- CEN certification desired.
Responsibilities
- 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
- treats staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
