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RN-Charge Nurse

Catholic Health

Smithtown, NY

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus
Unit
Rehab

Posted Jun 16

What the listing says

Role

On the floor
Charge shifts
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
3+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
Inside the NY staff range

NY staff postings that state pay run $29/hr to $66/hr, the middle half $40/hr to $55/hr, across 1143 postings.

Sign-on bonus
$10,000

About this role

Overview

St. Catherine of Siena Nursing and Rehabilitation and St. Catherine of Siena Hospital are proud members of Catholic Health and have served the residents of the Smithtown area for more than 50 years. St. Catherine's is located on the north shore of Long Island in Smithtown. The campus is comprised of a 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation care center; 296-bed not-for-profit community hospital and a 60,000 square foot medical office building.

Our nurses, physicians and support staff are devoted to providing advanced health care in an environment of compassion to our patients, their families and our community. Our Mission is to create an environment of healing and compassion, to offer care to those in need and to provide a spirit of mutual respect while upholding our religious mission.

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We are dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials. Our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes – to every resident and patient, every time.

Job Details

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

The Charge Nurse is responsible for patient care within a specific area in the nursing facility. This includes working with the Unit Manager in coordinating the services of all contributing disciplines and administering the nursing component of the care within the espoused nursing philosophy. The incumbent is guided by a comprehensive knowledge of current nursing theory and practice; knowledge of organization and departmental functions; policies, regulations, and procedures of the Nursing facility; knowledge and application of principles of leadership.

Qualifications

RN Associates Degree required, Bachelors Degree preferred. Minimum 3 years experience long term/sub acute care preferred.

Special

Requirements

General office equipment, personal computer, Nursing Home computer system. Experience in team based environment desirable. Previous leadership experience preferred. Excellent communication and organizational skills essential.

At Catholic Health your well-being comes first, with comprehensive compensation and benefits; our offerings go beyond the basics. In addition to multiple medical plans, life insurance, generous paid time off and flexible spending accounts, we also offer substantial tuition reimbursement, an employer funded pension plan and several savings plan options for your future.

We are committed to caring for Long Island. Be a part of our team of healthcare heroes.

Posted Salary Range: USD $54.25 - USD $56.81 /Hr. :

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

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Requirements

  • RN Associates Degree required,
  • Bachelors Degree preferred.
  • Minimum 3 years experience long term/sub acute care preferred.
  • Special
  • General office equipment, personal computer, Nursing Home computer system.
  • Experience in team based environment desirable. Previous leadership experience preferred.
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  • Excellent communication and organizational skills essential.
  • At Catholic Health your well-being comes first, with comprehensive compensation and benefits; our offerings go beyond the basics. In addition to multiple medical plans, life insurance, generous paid time off and flexible spending accounts, we also offer substantial tuition reimbursement, an employer funded pension plan and several savings plan options for your future.
  • We are committed to caring for Long Island. Be a part of our team of healthcare heroes.
  • Posted Salary Range: USD $54.25 - USD $56.81 /Hr. :
  • This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.
  • At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Pension plan
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance
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  • KBRYN

Place

City
Smithtown, NY
State price level
8% above the national average

New York index 107.9, where 100 is the national average.

Smithtown sits on Long Island's North Shore in Suffolk County, offering a suburban pace with a historic downtown and proximity to coastal beaches. Nurses drawn to quieter residential living within reach of major New York healthcare networks may find this community a practical home base.

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