Registered Nurse - Float Pool, Full Time Nights
Nuvance Health
*Description*
Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations — Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York — plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates,
Purpose:The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care that is guided by the American Nurses Association (ANA) scope of practice. A Registered Nurse collaborates with patients, family/significant others, peers, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the delivery of healthcare services to patients. The Registered Nurse assesses the patient’s needs, care plans, implements, and evaluates the medical and nursing regimens in accordance with the hospital and nursing philosophy, policies/procedures, and standards. They demonstrate leadership skills and commitment to professional accountability and growth.
Education and Experience Requirements:
·Graduated from an accredited school of nursing with anAssociate’s Level Degree (required) or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred).
License, Registration, or Certification Requirements:
·Current and unobstructed New York State Registered Nurse (NY Hospitals)
·Current and unobstructed Connecticut Registered Nurse License (CT Hospitals)
·New graduates awaiting licensure at the discretion of the Chief Nursing Officer (CT only)
·American Nurses Association endorsed Certifications or Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses Certification Preferred (*Based on Certification specialty hours of work requirement).
oAssociation Training - please review grid below.
Training
Unit
Required / Preferred
BLS
All Nursing Care Areas
Required upon hire
ACLS
ED, ICU, CCU, SDU PCU, PACU, Cath Lab, GI, LDRP, IR, Float Pool- specific to individuals’ competency and location floated
*Cardiology focused units*
Required by end of orientation period
PALS
ED, PACU, Pediatric Areas
(Either PALS or ENPC)
Required by end of orientation period
NRP
MCH, NICU, LDRP, DR
Required by end of orientation period
EFM
LDRP
Within 1 year of hire
TNCC
ED (Required Danbury, Norwalk),
ICU(Preferred, but may have TCAR)
PACU(DH – Preferred)
Within 1 year of hire
ENPC
ED RN
(Either PALS or ENPC)
Within 1 year of hire
TCAR
ICU (VBMC- Preferred)
ICU/PACU (NH)
Within 1 year of hire
OCN
Infusion- NDH Required
Oncology- VBMC Required
Oncology- Sharon Required
Within 1 year of hire
CPI or other de-escalation technique training
Behavioral Health, ED (All hospitals)
Float Pool Putnam
6W, Float Pool (Norwalk)
ICU, PCU, 9 tower (DH)
Within 6 months of hire
S.T.A.B.L.E
OB(NDH Only)
Within 6 months of hire
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Significant occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company: Northern Dutchess Hospital
Org Unit: 1692
Department: Nursing Float Pool
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $43.36 - $65.80 Hourly
We are an equal opportunity employer
Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.
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