Registered Nurse Emergency Department

Vassar Brothers Medical Center PositionPosition at Vassar Brothers Medical CenterNorthwell 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.Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC) is a renowned, 349-bed regional medical center overlooking the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, New York. As a tertiary teaching hospital and the healthcare leader in the Mid-Hudson Valley, we offer comprehensive, subspecialized medical, surgical, and obstetrical/gynecological services to the entire community.Our accolades include:U.S. News & World Report - Best Regional HospitalHealthgrades - One of America's 50 Best HospitalsSurgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of ExcellenceAt Vassar Brothers Medical Center, we inspire the professional growth of our team members and support a philosophy of shared decision-making. Everyone has a voice and plays a role in defining our future, which helps make this an amazing place to work. Through the strength of our health system and the passion of our team, we continue expanding our care to an even broader market. Our caregivers represent the community in which we work, and our commitment to everyone's well-being is truly heartfelt.Responsibilities:1. Completes patient assessment and reassessment as clinically indicated.2. Follows the five Rights of Medication Administration, verbalizing to patients/family/significant other the medication they are receiving. Assesses the patient prior to administering medications noting allergies, parameters, potential side effects, effectiveness and intervening as needed. Reassesses and documents response according to hospital policy.3.Coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care, including the delegation of tasks.4.Actively works to promote a culture of safety.5.Assesses learning needs of patient/family/significant other. Plans and provides appropriate instruction using applicable teaching methods. Assesses and documents patient/family/significant other response to teaching.6. Cares for specific patient populations, despite location, as necessary7. Deliver Patient Centered Care:8.Meets accreditation, regulatory, and compliance responsibilities related to the position.9. Works to promote a culture of learning and growth.10. Performs other duties as assigned within the state nursing scope of practiceJOB QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred Experience: Must have at least one year of Emergency Room RN experience License: Current license issued by New York State to practice as a registered nurse. BLS and ACLS required. Credentials: RN, BLS, ACLSWith strong hearts and open minds, we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Northwell Health!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. Credentials:RN,BLS,ACLSCompany: Vassar Brothers Medical Center Org Unit: 972 Department: Emergency Department Exempt: No Hourly Rate: $48.49 - $73.58