Putnam Hospital, a 164-bed acute care hospital, has been serving the local community in Carmel, New York for 60 years. Situated on a 150-acre wooded campus surrounded by lakes and waterways, we provide the essential services a community needs from their local hospital, including Emergency and Behavioral Health Services.
At Putnam Hospital, our team members value open communication, continuous learning, and making a difference every day. Most of us live in the community we serve and we support each other with compassion and teamwork. Our departments are small, so caregivers can build stronger connections with managers and senior leadership. We invite you to explore this unique opportunity, take a stroll around our campus and discover what Putnam Pride is all about.
JOB SUMMARY: Demonstrates the knowledge and judgment needed to utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate each patient’s nursing care.
Demonstrates respect for the rights of all patients and provides considerate, respectful care focused on each patient’s individual needs.
Provides a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
Demonstrates accountability and responsibility for his/her own work performance.
Acquires, maintains and demonstrates current knowledge and competency in nursing practice.
Demonstrates a commitment to service excellence and quality improvement.
Demonstrates a leadership role through clinical practice, supervision and teaching.
Demonstrates competent clinical and decision making skills.
Demonstrates the ability to assess, treat and care for the unique needs of oncology and orthopedic patients.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
Licensure/Registration/Certification: Currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State. BLS certification for health care provider ; ACLS preferred
Work Experience: 1 year minimum nursing experience in acute care setting. Completes probationary period with satisfactory evaluation.
Physical & Other Factors: On feet most of the day. Frequent lifting, stretching and other physical exertion during positioning of patients and moving equipment.
Work & Environmental Conditions: Exposed to patients’ conditions and some unpleasant sights, smells and contagious diseases.