Critical Care Nurse

Kaleida Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleida Health's Buffalo General Medical Center Emergency Department is seeking a dedicated RN to assess and treat patients, execute physician orders, provide life-saving care, and support patient well-being in a fast-paced, 13-hour shift environment. Qualified applicants must hold a current NYS RN license, with BLS within 6 months and ACLS/PALS credentials within the specified timelines.

Prior critical care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current NYS registration as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN)
• BLS within 6 months of hire and maintained thereafter
• PALS within 1 year of hire/transfer for RN Critical Care in ED and maintained thereafter
• ACLS within 1 year of hire/transfer for RN Critical Care in ED and maintained thereafter

Responsibilities

• Assesses and treats patients and executes physician orders
• Provides life-supportive care and adheres to Kaleida policies and standards of practice

Skills

Nursing

Critical Care

Patient Assessment

Education

NYS RN license

BLS

PALS

ACLS

Job description

Department : BGMC Emergency Room
Location: Buffalo General Medical Center
Location of Job : US:NY:Buffalo
Work Type : Full-Time
Scheduled Work Hours: 7p-7:30a
Shift 3

Job Description

Assesses and treats human responses to actual and potential health problems through such services as case finding, health teaching, health counseling and provision of care supportive or restorative of life and well-being. Executes medical regimens prescribed by a licensed physician, dentist or other licensed health care provider legally authorized under the NYS Education Department and in accordance with NYS Department of Health regulations. Adheres to current Kaleida policies and standards of practice.

Education And Credentials

Current NYS registration as a Registered Professional Nurse/RN Permit required upon hire and must be maintained thereafter. American Heart Association-Basic Life Support (BLS) within 6 months of Hire and must be maintained thereafter. RN Critical Care – American Academy of Pediatric or American Heart Association PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within one (1) year of hire/transfer for RN Critical Care in the Emergency Departments. PALS must be maintained thereafter. RN Critical Care – American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within one (1) year of hire/transfer for RN Critical Care in Emergency Departments. ACLS must be maintained thereafter. Thirteen (13) hour shift employees, who bid on a position in another thirteen (13) hour shift department, and who is accepted for that position, will have the right to continue to be scheduled thirteen (13) hours even if the job is posted as a twelve and one-half (12 ½) hour shift.

Experience

RN Critical Care All Emergency Departments - require 1 year of acute care experience OR 1 year of EMS or paramedic experience. RN Critical Care- Adult Requires 1 year of previous healthcare or hospital experience.

Working Conditions

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly : 72.00
FTE: 0.960000
Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Yes
On Call Required : No
With Rotation: No Work Arrangement : Onsite
Union Code : U06 - CWA 1168 BGH RN
Requisition ID# : 26592
Grade : RN2
Pay Frequency : Bi-Weekly
Salary Range: $ 42.53 - $59.42

*Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Kaleida Health’s mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!