Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Per Diem - RIVER HOSPITAL : Job Details

The River Hospital Emergency Department is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their team to work per diem hours. 10% differential rate offered for evening hours. Job purpose A clinically competent registered, licensed nurse who provides immediate, specialized emergency care with a multidisciplinary emergency medical service provider team. Must possess the basic and advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Qualifications

• Valid and current registration, New York State RN license
• BLS upon hire, ACLS and PALS certification within the first six months of hire. (free classes offered to employees onsite)
• Preferred minimum of two years of medical/surgical nursing experience and/or one year of Emergency Medicine or Critical Care experience
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development across the life span and the ability to use that knowledge to individualize the plan and delivery of care.

It is the employee's responsibility to know the requirements for certification, limited permit and licensure for their individual profession. It is also the responsibility of the employee to notify the employer of the status of any certification or licensure issue or potential issue. The employee will comply with all of the requirements outlined by the New York State Office of professions for the particular profession. Working conditions and Physical requirements

• Regular day, evening, night and weekend shifts.
• OSHA Category A - potential for exposure to blood and other infectious body substances.
• Bending, lifting, standing, walking, must possess the physical ability to perform CPR.