Registered Nurse ED

UVM Health Network- Elizabeth Community Hospital; Town of Elizabethtown (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

FSA

403(b) retirement

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

UVM Health Network- Elizabeth Community Hospital is seeking a Registered Professional Nurse for our Emergency Room in Elizabethtown, NY. The role focuses on managing patient care using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate outcomes in a busy ED.

Qualifications include NYS RN licensure, 1 year of medical/surgical RN experience, and either CC exam within a month or a current CEN certificate.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current RN licensure recognized by NYS.
• Must pass Critical Care exam within one month or hold CEN.
• One year past medical/surgical RN experience.
• Experience in ambulatory care/ED or supervisory role.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Willing to work outside normal hours as volume demands.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient care using the nursing process in the Emergency Department.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient outcomes in the ED.
• Collaborate with other health personnel to ensure high-quality care.

Skills

RN licensure NYS

Critical Care cert exam

ED/ambulatory experience

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

RN education (NY licensed)

Job description

The Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for the management of patient care, utilizing the nursing process to access, plan, implement and evaluate patient outcomes in the Emergency Room. Qualifications / Job Requirements: Education / Skills Required:

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in NYS.
• Must be able to pass Critical Care exam within one month of employment or have current CEN certificate. Past Emergency Department experience preferred.
• One year past medical/surgical experience as an RN.
• Meets requirements of physical pre-placement screening.
• Experience working in ambulatory care setting or physician office practice, supervisory experience.
• Must possess a high level of interpersonal skills to interact with patients, patient's families, staff and management.
• Must be highly motivated, able to work outside the normal working hours as volume demands.
• Must be able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Must possess the ability to collaborate with other health personnel.
• Must have strong organizational skills

Shift: 1100-2330 Weekends Only, mix of 8 and 12 hour shifts 36 hours per pay period

Requirements:

• Current RN licensure recognized by the State of New York required.
• Appropriate experience in specific clinical area. Varies by unit.

Our Total Rewards Package includes:

• Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Benefits (403b)
• Insurance Benefits (Life, Long-Term, Short-Term)
• Paid time Time Off

Joining our team has its perks:

• We encourage professional growth and development
• We ensure our nurses are truly happy and feel valued
• We offer structured preceptorships and continuing education
• We are committed to great patient ratios
• Our team culture is unlike what you'll find at other hospitals
• We've made significant investments in safe patient handling and mobility equipment
• Nurses truly have a voice here through our shared governance

About the Area:

Elizabethtown, New York is a quaint, historic town in Essex County surrounded by the beautiful Adirondack Mountains and Lake Champlain. The area offers small town charm, recreational activities, and easy access to many area attractions.

Whether you are looking for adventure, escape, or spectacular scenery, you will find it in the Adirondacks. New York State's highest peaks have long been a draw for athletes, nature lovers and artists. Nearby Lake Champlain and the rolling Adirondack foothills offer scenic vistas and family-owned farms, in addition to sailing and paddling. To the west is Lake Placid, host of the 1980 Olympic Games and, more recently, the 2023 FISU World University Games. This focal point of upstate New York boasts amazing restaurants, premier shopping, and relaxing spas.

Elizabethtown is nestled between the Adirondack High Peaks and Lake Champlain. It is a family-friendly community with easy access to outdoor activities and nearby attractions. Hiking, cycling, and mountain biking; downhill, cross-country and backcountry skiing; rock and ice climbing; paddling, sailing and more are just minutes from your door.

With exciting relocation and signing incentives and assistance, moving to upstate New York has never been an easier decision.