RN for Observation/Clinical Decision Unit at St Peter's Hospital - Full Time Days
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works in the Clinical Observation/Clinical Decision Unit at St. Peter’s Hospital, providing care to patients with a range of medical and surgical needs. The role offers experience with multiple disease processes and the opportunity to learn about patient triage, hospital-wide patient flow, and movement of patients throughout the hospital. Patients may include those receiving pre- and post-heart catheterization care, treatment for heart arrhythmias or CHF, and surgical or medical care. Nurses can expand their skills in areas including chest tubes, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, substance abuse, and withdrawal care. The position may provide a path to progress into emergency room nursing. The organization offers a clinical ladder with mentoring, leadership opportunities, and educational funding, as well as an orientation program, tuition allowance, and career development. The role is a full-time, 12-hour day-shift position. Pay is $40–$41.60 per hour, based on experience, skills, and education; the range may vary by location. St. Peter’s Health Partners describes its commitment to honoring each person’s dignity and valuing colleagues’ varied perspectives, experiences, and talents in order to provide compassionate, person-centered care. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York.
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required.
- Ability to assess, plan, direct, intervene in, and evaluate patient care.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, direct, intervene in, and evaluate patient care.
- Care for patients with medical and surgical needs, including patients undergoing pre- and post-heart catheterization care, heart arrhythmia treatments, and care for CHF.
- Learn to triage patients based on clinical presentation.
- Develop an understanding of patient flow and how patients move throughout the hospital.
- Expand clinical skills in areas such as chest tubes, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and substance abuse and withdrawal care.
Benefits
- Clinical ladder program with mentoring and leadership opportunities.
- Educational funding.
- Strong orientation program.
- Tuition allowance.
- Career development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
