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Nuvance Health

Registered Nurse - Recovery Room, Per Diem Days

Nuvance Health, Rhinebeck, New York, United States

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At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.

Northern Dutchess Hospital is an 84‑bed hospital located in picturesque Rhinebeck, New York. We are leaders in the Hudson Valley for maternity and orthopedic excellence and provide award‑winning care in a wide range of specialties, from cancer and heart disease prevention to bariatric surgery and healthy aging services.

Our Accolades

The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety

U.S. News & World Report - High performance in knee replacement

Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence

Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) - 5 Star Rating

At Northern Dutchess Hospital, we pride ourselves on a culture of collaboration and teamwork, where every voice is valued and contributes to our shared success. When you step through our doors, you will feel a warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our staff is friendly, dedicated and deeply committed to the well‑being of our patients and each other’s success.

Summary The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care that is guided by the American Nurses Association (ANA) scope of practice. A 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, care plans, implements, and evaluates the medical and nursing regimens in accordance with the hospital and nursing philosophy, policies/procedures, and standards. They demonstrate leadership skills and commitment to professional accountability and growth.

Responsibilities

Completes patient assessment and reassessment as clinically indicated:

Documents detailed information incorporating the plan of care, interventions and outcomes reflecting the patient’s physical, mental, and emotional status.

Ensures appropriate documentation based on the level of care the patient is receiving to include transfer/discharge documentation as indicated.

Follows the five Rights of Medication Administration. Verbalize to patients/family/significant other the medication they are receiving. Assesses the patient prior to administering medications noting allergies, parameters, potential side effects, effectiveness and intervening as needed. Reassesses and documents response according to hospital policy.

Coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care, including the delegation of tasks:

Maintains accountability for care delegated.

Actively works to promote a culture of safety:

Assesses patients for potential safety risks.

Adheres to hospital policies and procedures regarding patient safety. Initiates interventions related to the risk factors identified.

Conducts bedside shift report and bedside rounds with peer on assigned patients at change of shift.

Demonstrates quality by documenting the application of the nursing process in a responsible, accountable, and ethical manner.

Ensures patient hand‑off as appropriate when leaving for breaks.

Assesses learning needs of patient/family/significant other. Plans and provides appropriate instruction using applicable teaching methods. Assesses and documents patient/family/significant other response to teaching.

Cares for specific patient populations, despite location, as necessary.

Delivers Patient Centered Care:

Embrace the cultural diversity and difference of patients and team members.

Respect the dignity of all individuals through the maintenance of the caring relationship.

Maintains open lines of communication inclusive of actively listening.

Meets accreditation, regulatory, and compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Works to promote a culture of learning and growth:

Seek experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge.

Teach others to succeed through mentorship.

Performs other duties as assigned within the state nursing scope of practice.

Education: ASSOCIATE’S LVL DGRE

Other Information

Current and unobstructed New York State Registered Nurse (NY Hospitals)

Current and unobstructed Connecticut Registered Nurse License (CT Hospitals)

New graduates awaiting licensure at the discretion of the Chief Nursing Officer (CT only)

American Nurses Association endorsed Certifications or Academy of Medical‑Surgical Nurses Certification Preferred (*Based on Certification specialty hours of work requirement).

Association Training - please review grid below.

Training Unit

Required / Preferred

BLS

All Nursing Care Areas

Required upon hire

ACLS

ED, ICU, CCU, SDU PCU, PACU, Cath Lab, GI, LDRP, IR, Float Pool- specific to individuals’ competency and location floated

Cardiology focused units

Required by end of orientation period

PALS

ED, PACU, Pediatric Areas

(Either PALS or ENPC)

Required by end of orientation period

NRP

MCH, NICU, LDRP, DR

Required by end of orientation period

EFM

LDRP

Within 1 year of hire

TNCC

ED (Required Danbury, Norwalk),

ICU (Preferred, But May Have TCAR)

PACU(DH – Preferred)

Within 1 year of hire

ENPC

ED RN

(Either PALS or ENPC)

Within 1 year of hire

TCAR

ICU (VBMC – Preferred)

ICU/PACU (NH)

Within 1 year of hire

CPI or other de‑escalation technique training

Behavioral Health, ED (All hospitals)

Float Pool Putnam

6W, Float Pool (Norwalk)

ICU, PCU, 9 tower (DH)

Within 6 months of hire

S.T.A.B.L.E

OB(NDH Only)

Within 6 months of hire

Chemotherapy Certification

Inpatient Oncology

Within 1 year of hire

Closing With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!

Working Conditions

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Credentials: RN, BLS

Company: Northern Dutchess Hospital

Org Unit: 1424

Department: Recovery Room

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $41.00 – $76.16 Hourly

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Other

Job function

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

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