Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Samaritan Medical Center
Watertown, NY

Staff RN

Previous pain management, surgical and/or recovery room experience preferred. Basic lethal dysrhythmia within six months of employment. Medical/surgical experience. Possesses a thorough knowledge of nursing principles, ability to provide quality patient care, and ability to assess patient's needs, e.g. clinical, teaching, mental and spiritual. Must recognize safety issues to self and others and be able to assess and implement use of lifts to move patients in a safe manner. Must be able to function well in stressful situations and have good, creative, problem-solving skills. Strong leadership skills with the ability to prioritize and delegate. May be required to assume duties as a charge nurse. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills required. Minimum License Requirement : Current NYS RN license. BLS required. ACLS and IV certifications required within six months of hire. Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.