Critical Care Nurse

Critical Care Nurse

Department: BGMC Emergency RoomLocation: Buffalo General Medical Center
Location of Job: US:NY:Buffalo
Work Type: Full-Time
Scheduled Work Hours: 7p-7:30a
Shift 3

Job Description

Assesses and treats human responses to actual and potential health problems through such services as case finding, health teaching, health counseling and provision of care supportive or restorative of life and well-being. Executes medical regimens prescribed by a licensed physician, dentist or other licensed health care provider legally authorized under the NYS Education Department and in accordance with NYS Department of Health regulations. Adheres to current Kaleida policies and standards of practice.

Education And Credentials

Current NYS registration as a Registered Professional Nurse/RN Permit required upon hire and must be maintained thereafter. American Heart Association-Basic Life Support (BLS) within 6 months of Hire and must be maintained thereafter. RN Critical Care – American Academy of Pediatric or American Heart Association PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within one (1) year of hire/transfer for RN Critical Care in the Emergency Departments. PALS must be maintained thereafter. RN Critical Care – American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within one (1) year of hire/transfer for RN Critical Care in Emergency Departments. ACLS must be maintained thereafter. **Thirteen (13) hour shift employees, who bid on a position in another thirteen (13) hour shift department, and who is accepted for that position, will have the right to continue to be scheduled thirteen (13) hours even if the job is posted as a twelve and one-half (12 ½) hour shift.**

Experience

RN Critical Care – All Emergency Departments - require 1 year of acute care experience OR 1 year of EMS or paramedic experience. RN Critical Care- Adult – Requires 1 year of previous healthcare or hospital experience.

Working Conditions

Job Details

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 72.00FTE: 0.960000
Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Yes
On Call Required: No
With Rotation: No
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Union Code: U06 - CWA 1168 BGH RN
Requisition ID#: 26591
Grade: RN2
Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly
Salary Range: $42.53 -$59.42

*Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement. 

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