Staff Nurse-Emergency Services,Adults

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Elmhurst Hospital Center seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality patient care in a trauma center setting. The role requires a valid New York State nursing license and involves responsibilities such as diagnosing health problems and providing essential nursing care. Opportunities for additional compensation based on education and certifications are available, alongside a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying employees.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Retirement Savings and Pension Plans

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Paid Holidays and Vacation

College tuition discounts

Qualifications

• Valid NY State license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support through AHA.
• Eligibility for education and certification differentials based on qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care to patients/clients.
• Diagnoses and treats health problems using nursing techniques.
• Participates in case-finding and health education.

Skills

Health teaching

Health counseling

Nursing methods

Education

Registered Professional Nurse License

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Elmhurst Hospital Center (EHC) is the major tertiary care provider in the borough of Queens. The hospital is comprised of 545 beds and is a Level I Trauma Center, an Emergency Heart Care Station and a 911 Receiving Hospital. It is the premiere health care organization for key areas such as Surgery, Cardiology, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal and Mental Health Services.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Job Description

Under supervision, provides professional nursing care to patients/clients within an assigned unit. Diagnoses and treats responses to actual or potential health problems by means of nursing methods and techniques such as case-finding, health teaching, health counseling and provision of care supportive to and restorative of life and well-being.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State; and

2. Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).

In addition to base compensation, you may also receive the following based on the Collectively-Bargained Agreement:

An annual education differential if you currently possess an appropriate degree in nursing or an allied health discipline from an accredited college or university, as listed below:

• Bachelors in allied health discipline = $900
• Masters in allied health discipline = $1,200
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) = $1,800
• Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) = $2,000
• Doctorate in Education, Nursing Practice or PhD in Nursing (DNP) = $2,500

An annual certification differential if you currently hold appropriate certifications that are nationally recognized in the discipline or area of specialization for which you are employed, as listed below:

• Certifications in the following disciplines/areas of specialization are eligible for premium pay at $3,000:
  • Behavioral Health
  • Emergency
  • Surgical Services
  • Critical Care
• Certifications in the following disciplines/areas of specialization are eligible for premium pay at $2,000:
  • Med-Surgical/Dialysis
  • Correctional Health Professional – if assigned to Correctional Health
• All other nationally recognized certifications are eligible for regular pay at $1,878 .

An annual certification differential ranging from $1,878 up to $4,878 if you currently hold appropriate certifications that are nationally recognized in the discipline or area of specialization for which you are employed.

An annual nursing experience differential ranging from $987 up to $8,190 for up to 10 years of experience if you have outside nursing experience as a Staff Nurse.

How To Apply

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities