Registered Nurse - Nephrology Department, PD Nights

Job description

Northwell is 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 of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better. Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC) is a renowned, 349-bed regional medical center overlooking the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, New York. As a tertiary teaching hospital and the healthcare leader in the Mid-Hudson Valley, we offer comprehensive, subspecialized medical, surgical, and obstetrical/gynecological services to the entire community. Our accolades include: U.S. News & World Report - Best Regional Hospital Healthgrades - One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence At Vassar Brothers Medical Center, we inspire the professional growth of our team members and support a philosophy of shared decision-making. Everyone has a voice and plays a role in defining our future, which helps make this an amazing place to work. Through the strength of our health system and the passion of our team, we continue expanding our care to an even broader market. Our caregivers represent the community in which we work, and our commitment to everyone’s well-being is truly heartfelt. Summary: The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care that is guide by the ANA scope of practice. The Registered Nurse collaborates with patients, family/significant others, peers, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the delivery of healthcare services to patients. The Registered Nurse assesses the patient’s needs, plans care, implements, and evaluates the medical and nursing regimens in accordance with the hospital and nursing philosophy, policies/procedures, and standards. He or she demonstrates leadership skills and commitment to professional accountability and growth. SUMMARY: Utilizes the nursing process to provide quality age appropriate nursing care to patients that is consistent with organizational philosophy, goals and policies and procedures. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; BSN Preferred. Experience: Must have at least one year of hospital medical-surgical nursing experience Credentials:RN,BLS Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center Org Unit: 1224 Department: C5-Nephrology Hourly Rate: $48.49-$73.58 Exempt: No Working Conditions Derived Working Conditions Essential: * Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity * Significant occupational risk * Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force * Significant exposure to dirt, odor, noise, human waste, etc.