The ED Bridge to Practice Program for New Graduates:

The ever-changing health care landscape presents challenges and opportunities to new nursing graduates, particularly in specialty areas such as Emergency Nursing. At Garnet Health Medical Center- Catskills, we are providing an opportunity to transform a graduate nurse’s professional development through a 9 month, evidenced-based nurse residency program.

At Garnet Health Medical Center- Catskills, we are committed to supporting your career growth and professional potential. We are responsive, attentive and dedicated to the success and satisfaction of our team members. Here, you’ll find resources that will help you excel in your career, tuition reimbursement programs for your continued education, and comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits designed to fit your individual and family needs. Our inclusive and diverse team culture encourages you to contribute your exceptional talents, skills and perspectives to the success of our system, one another, our communities and our patients.

Join the Garnet Health team and let your excellence shine.

Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from Garnet Health Medical Center. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary / hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

Our ED Nurse residency program is designed to develop a skilled and competent Emergency Nurse. The program consists of evidence-based didactic and structured clinical experiences over nine (9) months. Registered Nurses develop core competencies through lecture, discussion, and learner-paced modules as well as precepted clinical experience. During this program, Registered Nurses learn the fundamental principles of Medical-Surgical/Telemetry, Behavioral Health, Critical Care, and Emergency nursing through formalized classroom instruction and clinical experience with a preceptor.

• Currently licensed and registered in NY State to practice as a registered professional nurse.
• On hire, a valid Basic Life Support course completion card, issued by an organization approved by the Hospital, must be presented. BLS renewal not required once ACLS is obtained.
• Within three months of assignment, employee will attend a hospital-sponsored Crisis Training Program and will attend at least annually for the duration of employment.
• Within three months of assignment, the following classes will be completed, with a valid course completion card issued by an organization approved by the hospital, must be presented and employee will maintain a valid card for the duration of employment
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Prior to the end of the orientation period, a cardiac rhythm course is successfully completed
• Within 6 months of assignment, completion of an ESI 5-level triage class with a refresher class taken not less than every two years
• The following certification classes are preferred
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) presented by the Emergency Nurses Association
  • Emergency Nurses Pediatric Course (ENPC) presented by the Emergency Nurses Association
• The following Board Certifications are preferred
  • CCRN issued by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses
  • CEN issued by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing
• Special Duties: Special duties positions are assignments that are completed by senior Emergency Nurses and require additional training and experience as noted:
  • Charge Nurse:
  • Experience- Two years of Emergency Nursing experience preferred (in any Emergency Department) preferred
  • Six months of Emergency Nursing experience at Catskill Regional Medical Center

Physical Requirements: Position will primarily be medium to light work requiring lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling and reaching are required. Position requires 20% sitting and 80% standing or walking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken and written word is required.

• Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well- lighted, heated or ventilated facility. No routine exposure to hazards. Position may have occasional exposure to blood, body substances, infectious materials, chemical hazards, vibration, radiation, slippery surfaces, or noise that may result from performance of duties.
• Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.