Registered Nurse

Duties Description The New York State Senate is looking to hire a Registered Nurse to work in the Legislative Health Service. The Legislative Health Service provides care to legislators, all legislative employees, legislative correspondents, and anyone visiting the legislature who is in need of medical attention.

DUTIES

• Provide health assessments, including injuries and illness
• Document accurately patient’s verbal complaints, signs, symptoms, recommended treatment, and treatment provided inclusive of referral as necessary
• Use of Crisis Intervention in appropriate instances.

Minimum Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of a license to practice as a registered professional nurse in New York State
• Current CPR certification
• Emergency Room /Urgent Care experience
• Demonstrated ability to quickly assess, evaluate and treat emergencies in an appropriate manner
• Demonstrated ability to handle patient in a calm and compassionate manner
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing at all levels within the legislature: patients, outside agencies, and other medical personnel
• Management experience preferred

Educational requirements:

• High School or equivalent
• Nursing – 4 years
• Acute Care – 3 years
• Valid BLS Cert
• Valid RN

Additional Comments Interested candidates should review the duties and qualifications and submit a resume and cover letter describing relevant work experience and how s/he meets the qualifications. Submissions without both cover letter and resume will not be considered.

This recruitment will remain open until filled. Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to respond to each applicant.

The NYS Senate offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes a health and wellness in the workplace program that you and your family can benefit from:

•Dental insurance •Employee assistance program •Flexible spending account •Health insurance •Life insurance •Paid time off •Parental leave •Retirement plan •Sick time •Tuition reimbursement •Vision insurance •Wellness Program

The New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer that values a diverse and equitable workplace. We do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hair styles.

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