Registered Nurse - Cardiac

105 Unity Hospital of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 53,258 - 71,511; Full time

Job summary

105 Unity Hospital of Rochester is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Unit. This full-time night position entails providing high-quality patient-centered care and requires at least a diploma or associate's degree in nursing, along with a New York State RN license and BLS certification.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, care plan development, and maintaining ongoing communication with the healthcare team. The pay range for this position is $38.66 - $51.91 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• Must have Registered Nurse license in New York State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality, patient-centered clinical care.
• Performs initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Communicates assessments with the interdisciplinary team.
• Develops individualized care plans based on patient needs.

Skills

Patient-centered clinical care

Assessment and documentation skills

Team communication

Plan of care development

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS Certification

Registered Nurse License (New York State)

Job description

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Unit

Department

Cardiac Unit, Unity Hospital

Location

Rochester, NY 14626

Schedule

Full Time – 36 hours per week. Nights 7p.m. – 7a.m. Every other weekend and holiday.

Summary

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you are the engine and the heart of patient care at Rochester Regional Health. You make a positive difference every single day in the lives of our patients, their family members and visitors – going above and beyond to meet their needs with courtesy, kindness, respect and compassion.

Clinical Ladder Level I‑IV

• RN Level II: Minimum 6 months RN experience; AAS in Nursing; completion of Clinical Ladder requirements within 12 months, including 3 activities per pillar (Leadership, Quality, Organizational Contribution), 9 CEUs, and 6 flex items.
• RN Level III: Minimum 1 year RN experience; AAS in Nursing; demonstrated clinical and leadership skills; preceptor and/or charge experience; completion of 4 activities per pillar, 12 CEUs, and 15 flex items.
• RN Level IV: Minimum 1 year experience in the specialty hired into; BS in Nursing required; expanded leadership role (charge, preceptor, mentor); completion of Clinical Ladder requirements within 12 months, including 5 activities per pillar, 15 CEUs, and 20 flex items.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality, patient-centered, clinical care.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the patient, utilizing appropriate data (physical, psychological, educational, risk-screening) appropriate for the chronological/developmental age of the patient.
• Communicates and documents assessment of patient with the interdisciplinary team.
• Utilizes all available resources in order to meet the needs of the patient and family.
• Develops and documents plan of care, treatment and services which is individualized and appropriate for the patient’s needs, strengths, limitations and goals.
• Complies with organizational policies, procedures and protocols including policies governing safety, medication administration and documentation.
• Revises plan of care based on ongoing evaluations and updates documentation appropriately.
• Completes at least one clinical research utilization (CRU) form for submission to Nursing Research Department utilizing a research article from the last 5 years from research performed in the United States.
• Completes a minimum of 5 nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per year.
• Completes mandatory in-services and health screens in a timely manner.
• Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse license in New York State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• At least 6 months experience preferred.

Education

AS: Nursing (Required)

Licenses / Certifications

• BLS – Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (AHA)
• RN – Registered Nurse – New York State Education Department (NYSED)

Physical Requirements

M – Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

Pay Range

$38.66 - $51.91

EEO Statement

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.