Description North Shore-LIJ Health System is one of the largest and most advanced providers of care in the nation. We're the number one employer on Long Island and among New York City's largest employers. We recognize the contributions of our more than 10,000 nurses. Our nurses play an integral role in patient outcomes, and feel a strong sense of accountability and responsibility to preserve the integrity of patient care. Here you'll apply your skills and knowledge to complex cases, use your critical thinking abilities, and make decisions more independently. You will have a central role in shaping patient care outcomes through evidence based practice standards. The latest approaches to quality patient care are also taking shape in our Patient Safety Institute, the first simulation lab of its kind on Long Island. In addition you will have the opportunity to evolve professionally through on-site educational classes, and more in our own Institute for Nursing. We add value to your life, just as you do for patients. Forest Hills Hospital is a 322 bed community hospital located in an ethnically diverse residential neighborhood in central Queens. The hospital's medical staff and employees ensure sensitivity and respect for the cultural needs of patients and their families. The emergency department is a 911- receiving site, a certified heart station, and a New York State Department of Health- designated stroke center. The hospital has developed a bloodless medicine and surgery program, continues to build upon its excellent minimally invasive surgery program, and is making new strides in vascular surgery. Qualifications - Current NYS RN licensure required.
- Minimum 1 year of recent acute care/ED experience required.
- ACLS/BCLS/PALS certification.
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