Registered Nurse FT (Days) -PreOp Testing 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.

About the Role

Putnam Hospital, a 164-bed acute care hospital, has been serving the local community in Carmel, New York for 60 years. Situated on a 150-acre wooded campus surrounded by lakes and waterways, we provide the essential services a community needs from their local hospital, including Emergency and Behavioral Health Services.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units.
• Ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the unit's standards of care.
• 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.
• Treats staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
• BLS required, ACLS credentialing within one year of hire.
• Position requires considerable walking, standing, moderate lifting.
• Exposed to patient elements and handling of emergencies and critical patient incidents.
• Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Licensure/Registration/Certification: Currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State. BLS required, ACLS credentialing within one year of hire.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Monday through Friday flexible, hours 0700-1730 PACU call required. PST experience a must.