Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Registered Nurse on our Emergency Department team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center Catskill.

• Two years of Emergency Nursing experience preferred (in any Emergency Department) preferred
• Within three months of assignment, the following classes will be completed, with a valid course completion card issued by an organization approved by the hospital, must be presented and employee will maintain a valid card for the duration of employment
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• CCRN issued by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses
• Prior to the end of the orientation period, a cardiac rhythm course is successfully completed
• On hire, a valid Basic Life Support course completion card, issued by an organization approved by the Hospital, must be presented. BLS renewal not required once ACLS is obtained.
• Emergency Nurses Pediatric Course (ENPC) presented by the Emergency Nurses Association
• Special Duties: Special duties positions are assignments that are completed by senior Emergency Nurses and require additional training and experience as noted:
  • Charge Nurse
    • Experience
      • Two years of Emergency Nursing experience preferred (in any Emergency Department) preferred
      • Six months of Emergency Nursing experience at Catskill Regional Medical Center
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• CEN issued by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing
• Currently licensed and registered in NY State to practice as a registered professional nurse.
• The following certification classes are preferred
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) presented by the Emergency Nurses Association
  • Emergency Nurses Pediatric Course (ENPC) presented by the Emergency Nurses Association
• Within three months of assignment, employee will attend a hospital-sponsored Crisis Training Program and will attend at least annually for the duration of employment.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Within 6 months of assignment, completion of an ESI 5-level triage class with a refresher class taken not less than every two years
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) presented by the Emergency Nurses Association
• Experience
  • Two years of Emergency Nursing experience preferred (in any Emergency Department) preferred
  • Six months of Emergency Nursing experience at Catskill Regional Medical Center
• Six months of Emergency Nursing experience at Catskill Regional Medical Center
• Charge Nurse
  • Experience
    • Two years of Emergency Nursing experience preferred (in any Emergency Department) preferred
    • Six months of Emergency Nursing experience at Catskill Regional Medical Center
• The following Board Certifications are preferred
  • CCRN issued by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses
  • CEN issued by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing

• Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.
• Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well- lighted, heated or ventilated facility. No routine exposure to hazards. Position may have occasional exposure to blood, body substances, infectious materials, chemical hazards, vibration, radiation, slippery surfaces, or noise that may result from performance of duties.