Registered Nurse ( RN ) - Per Diem - Float Pool
Catholic Health·Port Jefferson, New York
Catholic Health·Port Jefferson, New York
The RN is responsible for floating between various nursing units to assess, monitor, and manage patient care. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and provide emotional support and education to patients and families.
At Catholic Health, our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities.
We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence-based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time.
Located in Port Jefferson, the St.
Charles Campus of Good Samaritan University Hospital combines advanced clinical expertise with a longstanding commitment to compassionate care.
The campus has earned both a Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade “A” and a CMS 5-Star Quality Rating and is known for its excellence in Maternal/Child Services, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Bariatric Surgery, and Emergency Care.
Be responsible for floating between various Nursing Units throughout the hospital based on need Assess, monitor, administer medication, document progress, and overall management of care for the patient population on the nursing unit Partner with an interdisciplinary team including, but not limited to, attending physicians, Registered Nurses (RNs), and ancillary staff to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction. Advocate for and build meaningful relationships with patients and their loved ones through safety intervention, emotional support, and education.
Passion for caring for a diverse patient population 1+ Years of acute care hospital based nursing (RN) experience Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree required or currently enrolled in a BSN program Licensure: New York Registered Nurse (RN) License & Registration required Certification: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) & Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required ACLS must be attained within 6 months of hire
Usd $66.74 - Usd $66.74 /Hr.
This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.
Candidates must have at least one year of acute care hospital nursing experience and a BSN degree or be currently enrolled in a BSN program. A New York RN license and BLS/ACLS certifications are required.
Market context
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