Registered Nurse - CT Stepdown, FT Nights
About the Organization
Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, over 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses, and more than 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for over three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut, and beyond.
Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC) is a 349-bed regional medical center in Poughkeepsie, New York, offering comprehensive medical, surgical, and obstetrical/gynecological services. As a tertiary teaching hospital and healthcare leader in the Mid-Hudson Valley, VBMC holds accolades such as:
- U.S. News & World Report - Best Regional Hospital
- Healthgrades - One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals
- Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
VBMC fosters professional growth, shared decision-making, and a commitment to community well-being.
About the Role
Utilizes the nursing process to provide quality, age-appropriate nursing care to patients consistent with organizational philosophy, goals, and policies.
Responsibilities
- Deliver patient-centered care using the nursing process
- Adhere to organizational policies, procedures, and standards
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing (BSN preferred)
- At least one year of hospital medical-surgical nursing experience
- Current New York State Registered Nurse License
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
Working Conditions
- Manual: Significant manual skills, motor coordination, and finger dexterity
- Occupational: Significant occupational risk
- Physical Effort: Very heavy effort; may exert up to 50 lbs. of force
- Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, and human waste
Pay
Hourly rate: $48.49–$73.58