Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care Float Pool

Overview

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is a proud member of Catholic Health and has served the residents of the Smithtown area for more than 50 years. St. Catherine's is located on the north shore of Long Island in Smithtown. The campus is comprised of 296-bed not-for-profit community hospital; a 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation care center; and a 60,000 square foot medical office building. Our nurses, physicians, and support staff are devoted to providing advance health care in an environment of compassion to our patients, their families, and our community. Our Mission is to create an environment of healing and compassion, to offer care to those in need and to provide a spirit of mutual respect while upholding our religious mission.

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials. 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.

Job Details

The Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality, patient-centered nursing care across multiple critical care areas, including the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and Coronary Care Unit (CCU). This role requires advanced clinical skills, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-acuity environments. The Critical Care Float Pool RN supports staffing needs across units while maintaining excellence in patient care, safety, and collaboration.

Registered Nurse Responsibilities:

• Delivers direct patient care to critically ill and high-acuity patients in the Emergency Department, ICU and CCU.
• Performs comprehensive patient assessments and develops, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans.
• Monitors patient conditions, interprets vital signs and diagnostic data, and responds appropriately to changes in status.
• Administers medications, treatments, and interventions in accordance with hospital policies and evidence-based practices.
• Coordinates a patient-focused team in providing direct and collaborative health care in a variety of clinical settings designed to promote and restore optimal health across the life span.
• Utilizes all components of the nursing process in providing care that reflects an understanding of individual cultural and religious diversities and needs, and recognition of patient rights.
• Utilizes knowledge and expertise in case management to provide comprehensive, coordinated, seamless care to individuals and aggregate groups.
• Coordinates, integrates and facilitates the patient/provider relationship.
• Floats between units based on patient care needs and staffing requirements.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current New York State RN License required.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS required.
• Minimum 2 years' nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• ANA certification or certification from appropriate agency in specialty preferred.
• Ability to operate all equipment and EMR systems found in care center as necessary to perform all prescribed duties.
• Ability to handle information with strict confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Posted Salary Range

USD $55.13 - USD $64.36 /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 differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.