Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department - Per Diem - Catholic Health Service : Job Details

Overview:

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is a proud member of Catholic Health and has served the residents of the Smithtown area for more than 50 years. St. Catherines is located on the north short of Long Island in Smithtown. The campus is comprised of 296-bed not-for-profit community hospital; a 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation care center; and a 60,000 square foot medical office building. Our nurses, physicians, and support staff are devoted to providing advance health care in an environment of compassion to our patients, their families, and our community. Our Mission is to create an environment of healing and compassion, to offer care to those in need and to provide a spirit of mutual respect while upholding our religious mission.

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials. Our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes to every patient, every time.

REGISTERED NURSE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates a patient-focused team in providing direct and collaborative health care in a variety of clinical settings designed to promote and restore optimal health across the life span.
• Utilizes all components of the nursing process in providing care that reflects an understanding of individual cultural and religious diversities and needs, and recognition of patient rights.
• Utilizes knowledge and expertise in case management provide comprehensive, coordinated, seamless care to individuals and aggregate groups.
• Coordinates, integrates and facilitates the patient/provider relationship.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  • Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current New York State RN License required.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS required.
• One year med/surg experience and one year of specialty experience preferred.
• ANA certification or certification from appropriate agency in specialty preferred.
• Ability to operate all equipment and EMR systems found in care center as necessary to perform all prescribed duties.
• Ability to handle information with strict confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidates qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.