Putnam Hospital Center·Carmel, New York
The Registered Nurse plans and implements patient care specific to the assigned unit's population. They ensure quality, safe, and efficient care while maintaining professional relationships with staff and families.
Monday through Friday flexible, hours 0700-1730 PACU call required.
PST experience a must 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, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities.
Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.
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.
Our accolades include: The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety U.S News & World Report - High Performance in COPD Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) Robotic Center of Excellence - Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) At Putnam Hospital, our team members value open communication, continuous learning, and making a difference every day.
Most of us live in the community we serve and we support each other with compassion and teamwork.
Our departments are small, so caregivers can build stronger connections with managers and senior leadership.
We invite you to explore this unique opportunity, take a stroll around our campus and discover what Putnam Pride is all about.
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.
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 Physical & Other Factors: Position requires considerable walking, standing, moderate lifting. Work & Environmental Conditions: Exposed to patient elements and handling of emergencies and critical patient incidents Working Conditions: Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Some occupational risk Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Unit: 2056 Department: Preop Testing Center Exempt: No
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program and hold a current New York State RN license. BLS certification is required, with ACLS credentialing expected within one year of hire.
Market context
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