Registered Nurse - Cardiac Unit

Rochester General Hospital; United States; In loco; USD 75.000 - 98.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Rochester Regional Health's Cardiac Unit is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide high-quality, patient-centered care on an 18-bed telemetry unit. The RN will perform assessments, document plans of care, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team during nights on a 36-hour week schedule.

Qualified candidates hold a NY RN license, Diploma/ADN, and BLS certification; BSN is preferred with 6 months+ experience.

Competenze

• Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse license in New York State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• At least 6 months experience preferred.

Mansioni

• Provides high-quality, patient-centered, clinical care.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the patient.
• Communicates and documents assessment with the interdisciplinary team.
• Develops and documents plan of care, treatment and services.
• Adheres to safety and documentation policies.
• Revises plan of care based on evaluations.
• Completes CRU form for Nursing Research Department.
• Completes 5 CEU hours per year.
• Completes mandatory in-services and health screens.
• Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Conoscenze

Patient care

Assessment

Communication

Documentation

Care planning

Formazione

AS: Nursing (Required)

Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Department : Cardiac Unit

Location : Unity Hospital

Hours Per Week : Full Time - 36 hours

Schedule : Nights 7p-7a; Every other weekend and holiday.

SUMMARY :

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you're 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.

The Cardiac Unit - 2200

The Cardiac Unit is an 18 bed cardiac nursing unit that provides care to cardiac patients and provides full telemetry monitoring. This unit is focused on caring for the cardiac patient after cardiac procedures such as Pacemaker Insertion, Angiograms, Cardiac Ablations, Angioplasty, and patients who require medicated cardiac infusions.

Our team of seasoned and experienced nurses provides mentorship and support to new staff, working together to drive critical thinking through complex medical situations. Many of our nurses start with us and transfer to higher acuity areas, feeling confident they have gained a solid foundation. For those that stay and continue their career with us, we help them sharpen and hone their nursing skills, always offering continuing education and support.

CLINICAL LADDER LEVEL I-IV

The RN level will be determined at the time of hire based on the candidate's qualifications and ability to meet Clinical Ladder requirements. An established compensation add-on is applied to each RN level.

Level expectations include:

• 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 (i.e. physical, psychological, educational and risk-screen data 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 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. Compliance
• Completes a minimum of 5 nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per year.
• Completes mandatory in-services and health screens in 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)American Heart Association (AHA), RN - Registered Nurse - NYS Office of ProfessionsNew York State Education Department (NYSED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20-50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department