Senior Staff Nurse

Since 1941, the system has grown to cover most of New York. Shift differentials apply for nights, weekends and holidays.

Job summary

The Senior Staff Nurse provides direct patient care, coordinates with physicians and therapy, and directs CNAs and techs on the shift. The work is on site and cannot be done remotely.

Duties

• Start and maintain peripheral IVs, and manage central lines, PICCs and drains
• Follow infection control, fall prevention and restraint policies
• Educate patients and families on new medications, wound care and discharge instructions
• Respond to codes and rapid responses and assist with emergent interventions
• Precept nursing students and new hires when assigned
• Monitor vital signs, telemetry and lab results, and escalate changes to the provider or rapid response team

Required qualifications

• Willing to rotate holidays and work every third weekend
• Able to float to sister units within competency
• BLS from the American Heart Association required at hire

Desirable

• Bilingual in Spanish

Benefits

Expected salary range: $70,000 to $92,000 per year, plus bonus eligibility.

• Health, dental and vision coverage starting on day one
• 401(k) with company match
• 11 paid holidays
• Relocation assistance
• Employee discount

Skiffdale Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We read every application and reply within about a week.

Start: Immediately.

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