Samaritan Medical Center
Department:
01.8992 SMC NURSING FLOAT PERSO
Pay Range:
$41.57 - $62.69
Care for our community, and your career.
Specialty Float Pool differential $4.25 per hour
Up to $24000.00 Sign on Bonus
Staff Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care, assesses patient needs, develops and implements care plans, and supervises other healthcare staff. They administer medications, monitor patient health, educate patients and families, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals. RNs also document patient care, adhere to nursing regulations, and ensure patient safety.
· Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
· Current NYS RN license.
· BLS required. ACLS, required or obtained within 3 months.
· PALS required with within 3 months of hire, IV and IV contrast administration certification required.
· Coronary care course or successful completion or challenge exam within orientation period.
· 2 years recent (within 2 years) experience in critical care (ICU, PCU, Telemetry or Emergency Department.
· Possess a thorough knowledge of nursing principals, ability to provide quality patient care and assess patient's needs.
· Must be able to recognize safety issues to self and others.
· Demonstrate the use of lifts to move patients in a safe manner.
· Must be flexible and able to function well in stressful situations.
· Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
· May be required to assume duties as a Charge Nurse.
· Strong leadership skills with ability to prioritize and delegate. Excellent interpersonal organizational, Written and verbal communication skills required.
· Required to float to Emergency, ICU, PCU and med surg.
Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
FLSA7DAY- 12 Hours Day Shift (United States of America)
Position Hours:
72
Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Samaritan Medical Center (Watertown, New York) is a 294-bed not-for-profit community medical center, offering a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services. From primary and emergency care to highly specialized medical and surgical services, such as cancer treatment, neonatal intensive care, behavioral health and addiction services, and imaging services, Samaritan Medical Center and its team of healthcare professionals proudly serves the medical needs of our civilian and military community. Quality, compassion and safety are basic principles by which exceptional care is delivered at Samaritan.
In addition to the inpatient and outpatient services available at the main hospital and numerous community clinics and satellite testing centers, Samaritan is recognized as the leader in serving the community's long-term care needs. Samaritan Keep Home, a 272-bed long-term care facility, has established an exceptional reputation for caring for the senior population in northern New York. Expanding on its commitment to long-term care, SMC is finalizing construction on a brand new 288-bed long-term care and assisted living facility, which will open in early 2013.
Over 180 physicians in 40 different specialties work together with the 2,000+ employees at Samaritan Medical Center to offer a full spectrum of diagnostic and treatment services for people of all ages. We invite you to explore Samaritan's commitment to serving the healthcare needs of our civilian and military community, as well as our promise to you: to be here whenever and wherever you need us, and to do so with exceptional care and compassion that you and your family deserve.
