POSITION SUMMARY: The staff member must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed by pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient group. QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Minimum: Graduate of an Accredited School of Professional Nursing Preferred:  Bachelors Degree in Nursing
LICENSE: Minimum: Current NYS license to practice Professional Nursing or NY State limited permit to practice
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS: Minimum: BLS, ACLS required through the RQI system during clinical orientation. Basic Coronary Care certification obtained within 6 months of hire. CCRN recommended within 2 years. CPI within 1 year of hire into this position.
WORK EXPERIENCE: Preferred:  1 year acute care experience
SKILLS: Minimum:  

Moderate sedation competency within six months of hire into this position.

Analytical skills to assess, prepare, implement and evaluate the outcomes of the plan of care of patients / families. Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and ability to deal with the people in a professional and courteous manner.  Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities and enhance the spirit of teamwork through effective role modeling.  Excellent interpersonal, communication and organization skills. Computer literacy Preferred:  Experience with Microsoft Office products and electronic medical record Salary $45.25