Registered Nurse, RCU, 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, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses, and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut, and beyond. As New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees, Northwell is committed to changing healthcare for the better.

Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC) is a 349-bed regional medical center in Poughkeepsie, New York, offering comprehensive medical, surgical, and obstetrical/gynecological services. VBMC is a tertiary teaching hospital and the healthcare leader in the Mid-Hudson Valley, recognized as a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report and one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades. It is also a Robotic Center of Excellence designated by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC).

About the Role

Utilizes the nursing process to provide quality, age-appropriate nursing care to patients consistent with organizational philosophy, goals, and policies. This role supports a philosophy of shared decision-making, where everyone has a voice in defining the future of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care using the nursing process.
• Provide age-appropriate care aligned with organizational policies and procedures.
• Participate in shared decision-making to contribute to the growth and direction of the team.

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.

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.