RN SPECIALTY FLOAT-2

Samaritan Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $24,000

Float pool differential $4.25/hr

Job summary

Samaritan Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct patient care, assessment, and care planning. The RN will supervise healthcare staff, administer medications, monitor patient health, and educate patients and families.

The role includes floating to Emergency, ICU, PCU, and med-surg as needed. Required are valid NYS RN license, BLS, ACLS within 3 months, and PALS within 3 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current NYS RN license.
• BLS required.
• ACLS required or obtained within 3 months.
• PALS required within 3 months of hire, IV and IV contrast administration certification required.
• Coronary care course or successful completion of a challenge exam within the orientation period.
• 2 years recent (within 2 years) experience in critical care (ICU, PCU, Telemetry, or Emergency Department).
• Possess a thorough knowledge of nursing principles and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and develop care plans.
• Assess patient needs and supervise care of other staff.
• Administer medications and monitor health status.
• Educate patients and families; document care.
• Float to Emergency, ICU, PCU, and med-surg as needed.

Skills

RN License

Critical Care

Leadership

Communication

Education

Nursing Degree

NYS RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

IV/IV Contrast Certification

Tools

IV Access

Charge Nurse Preparedness

Job description

Location: Samaritan Medical Center

Department: 01.8992 SMC NURSING FLOAT PERSO

Pay Range: $39.97 - $60.40

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 within 3 months of hire, IV and IV contrast administration certification required.
• Coronary care course or successful completion of a challenge exam within the orientation period.
• 2 years recent (within 2 years) experience in critical care (ICU, PCU, Telemetry, or Emergency Department.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of nursing principles, ability to provide quality patient care, and assess patients' needs.
• Must be able to recognize safety issues for oneself and others.
• Demonstrate the use of lifts to move patients safely.
• 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 the 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 Aff… Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Work Shift: FLSA7DAY- 12 Hours Night Shift (United States of America) Position Hours: 72

Samaritan is an Aff… Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people. At Samaritan, everyone’s job is critical to the successful care of our patients. Be a part of an organization whose employees, medical staff, volunteers and students choose to spend their time here because they are dedicated, enthusiastic, truly care about making a difference…and are surrounded by over 2,500 others who feel the same way. Become part of an organization whose ongoing strategic planning drives our organization forward and sets the tone for future growth and development. Samaritan is a fiscally sound and stable organization. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our medical staff and employees combined with careful management, our bottom line is strong, which allows us to provide stable jobs, and offer ever-improving quality of care. Enjoy the natural beauty of Northern New York, minutes from Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. A safe community, low cost of living and minimal commute times mean more time for enjoying life outside of work. Exceptional, dedicated people, rewarding opportunities, an excellent compensation and benefit program, and the ability to shape healthcare in our community are some of the reasons to join Samaritan.

In 1881, we began caring for our neighbors as the House of the Good Samaritan in a home with five beds. Today, Samaritan Health is a comprehensive not-for-profit health system. And as we’ve grown to meet the changing needs of our region, we’ve held fast to our community roots. At Samaritan, we’ve invested in the best medical talent, facilities and equipment to offer a full continuum of care close to home. That means our patients can spend more time healing and less time traveling out of the area for the care they need. As the largest hospital and the largest private employer in the region, the health of our community is our priority – in fact, it’s our mission. That’s why Samaritan invests time and resources to support local non-profit organizations and events. It’s also why our people lend a hand to little league teams, churches and fundraisers—all to help Northern New York thrive.