Registered Nurse FT (Days) -PreOp Testing Center

Putnam Hospital Center; Town of Carmel (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel, NY is seeking a Registered Nurse to plan, coordinate, and implement patient care for the Preop Testing Center. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork within the unit’s standards.

The ideal candidate will be NY-licensed, possess BLS, and obtain ACLS within a year. The position involves standing, walking, and lifting up to 35 lbs in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in NY State; BLS required; ACLS within 1 year.
• Ability to stand/walk and perform moderate lifting; exposure to emergencies.
• Manual dexterity and ability to work in a high-stakes environment.

Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse plans, coordinates and implements patient care for the assigned unit. Ensures quality care is provided safely and efficiently.
• Demonstrates adherence to the unit's standards, supports team, and communicates with patients and families with respect.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Communication

Education

RN license NY

BLS

ACLS within 1 year

Job description

Monday through Friday flexible, hours 0700-1730 PACU call required. PST experience a must

Northwellis the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees —including members ofNorthwell Health Physician Partners— who are working to change health care for the better.

Putnam Hospital, a 164‑bed acute care hospital, has been serving the local community in Carmel, New York for 60 years. Situated on a 150‑acre wooded campus surrounded by lakes and waterways, we provide the essential services a community needs from their local hospital, including Emergency and Behavioral Health Services.

Our accolades include:

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• U.S News & World Report - High Performance in COPD
• Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP)
• Robotic Center of Excellence - Surgical Review Corporation (SRC)

At Putnam Hospital, our team members value open communication, continuous learning, and making a difference every day. Most of us live in the community we serve and we support each other with compassion and teamwork. Our departments are small, so caregivers can build stronger connections with managers and senior leadership. We invite you to explore this unique opportunity, take a stroll around our campus and discover what Putnam Pride is all about.

JOB SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse plans, coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units. He/she ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the unit's standards of care. He/she demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of the unit and organization; remains flexible to changing systems; is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice; and treats staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduate from an accredited nursing program

Licensure/Registration/Certification: Currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State. BLS required, ACLS credentialing within one year of hire

Physical & Other Factors: Position requires considerable walking, standing, moderate lifting. Work & Environmental Conditions: Exposed to patient elements and handling of emergencies and critical patient incidents

Working Conditions:

Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Credentials: RN, BLS

Company: Putnam Hospital Center

Org Unit: 2056

Department: Preop Testing Center

Exempt: No