Vassar Brothers is an affiliate of the Health Quest hospital system. Health Quest is the Mid-Hudson Valley´s largest healthcare network providing the highest quality care across a broad spectrum of services.
Join a leader in the region by considering this outstanding management opportunity. Vassar Brothers Medical Center Respiratory Care Unit (RCU) is a 30 bed Med/Surg Unit specializing in Respiratory patients with 10 private rooms which are used for ventilated patients. The unit has at times exceeded 10 ventilators but the average vent census is 4-5. BiPap is another frequent Respiratory Modality used there. In fact this is the only Unit beside Critical Care that can admit patients newly placed on BiPap.The unit has a budget of 49 FTEs with a 4:1 to 5:1 nurse patient ratio, and a 2008 RN turnover rate of 6.25%.There is a Respiratory Therapist always assigned to the unit with therapist driven weaning protocols as well as a Pulmonologist that is the MD champion of the unit. Daily multidisciplinary rounds are made resulting in a decreasing LOS for the vent patients. BSN, NYS License with ACLS preferred. Three to five years management and mechanical ventilation experience.Vassar Brothers Medical Center is a 365 bed facility that has been serving New Yorks Mid-Hudson Valley since 1887. Located on the banks of the Hudson River, Vassar Brothers has established centers of excellence in cardiac services, cancer care and women and childrens health services.As part of our Team, youll be eligible for the following benefits:Comprehensive Health Insurance Options including Free DentalGenerous Paid Time Off programEmployer Paid Group Life and AD&D InsuranceDefined Benefit Pension Plan Employer PaidFlexible Pre-Tax Spending Programs for Out-of-Pocket Medical and Dependent Care expensesEmployee Assistance ProgramWorkers CompensationTuition Reimbursement programTax-Deferred Annuity programLong Term Disability for Full Time EmployeesLong Term Illness BankIf youre ready to make a positive career move, then contact now for immediate consideration!Vassar Brothers is an affiliate of the Health Quest hospital system. Health Quest is the Mid-Hudson Valleys largest healthcare network providing the highest quality care across a broad spectrum of services. Offering the full range of hospital services, pre-hospital emergency care, homecare and nursing home care, the Health Quest system provides immediate and caring service to the one million people who reside in the New York counties of Columbia, Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, Putnam and northern Westchester. The not-for-profit system includes three hospitals with 647 beds, 29,000 patient admissions and 81,000 emergency room visits.Vassar Brothers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.