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Crouse Hospital Registered Nurse - Orthopedics in Syracuse, New York
6 South Irving is a 40 bed Orthopedic/Medicine unit with an adult population consisting of patients with orthopedic, and telemetry needs. Common patient diagnosis are major joint and limb procedures of upper and lower extremity, spine disorders, spinal fusions, hip and knee procedures.
The Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for the planning, implementing and evaluation of care for a given patient population with the established standards and practices of Crouse Hospital. This process is enacted through direct clinical practice, management of patient care and general professional duties.
Required: Graduate of an accredited Nursing Degree program. Currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State. If hired as a Graduate Nurse, a NYS limited licensure work permit must be obtained within ninety (90) days of graduation and the GN must successfully pass the NCLEX exam within 120 days of the beginning of employment to obtain the required professional nursing licensure with New York State. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire or within 6 weeks after hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification must be obtained within one (1) year of the hire date, if deemed necessary for the position based on the scope of the assigned role. Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certification for Registered Nurses working in the Kienzle Family Maternity Center must be obtained by the end of orientation.
Preferred: Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. Certification in a specialty area.
Hourly Rate Range
$33.00 - $46.02
Based on verified education and experience