Night-Shift ED Nurse: Acute Care & Triage Leader

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in New York is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department to work a full-time night shift (7 PM to 7:30 AM) with alternating weekends. The position offers a base salary of $112,486 and requires NYS RN licensure, BCLS/ACLS/PALS, NIHSS, moderate sedation, and a child abuse certification.

The role involves comprehensive assessments, rapid response to emergencies, medication administration, and active participation in resuscitations, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a NYS Registered Nurse.
• BCLS/ACLS/PALS certifications required.
• NIHSS certification or training.
• Moderate sedation certification.
• Child abuse certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive nursing assessments and reassessments.
• Prioritizes care based on patient acuity and clinical presentation.
• Initiates emergency interventions and protocols.
• Administers medications, IV therapy, and treatments safely and accurately.
• Monitors patient response to treatment and modifies care as appropriate.
• Assists with procedures such as intubation, sedation, central line placement, and resuscitation.
• Conducts triage using standardized acuity tools and reassesses waiting patients.
• Participates in resuscitations and emergency response situations.
• Supports airway management and hemodynamic stabilization.
• Promotes patient safety, dignity, and respect.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Participates in bedside handoff and care coordination.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Identifies and reports safety concerns and participates in quality initiatives.
• Supports education, mentoring, and professional development.

Education

Associates or better.

Job description

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in New York is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department to work a full-time night shift (7 PM to 7:30 AM) with alternating weekends. The position offers a base salary of $112,486 and requires NYS RN licensure, BCLS/ACLS/PALS, NIHSS, moderate sedation, and a child abuse certification.

The role involves comprehensive assessments, rapid response to emergencies, medication administration, and active participation in resuscitations, with a focus on