Registered Nurse Cardiovascular ICU MHB

Catholic Health System; Buffalo (NY); On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their Critical Care Unit. In this part-time role, you will deliver exceptional nursing care to patients, ensuring adherence to established standards and practices. Your responsibilities will include assessing patient needs, coordinating care, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a supportive environment, where your skills will be valued and developed. If you are passionate about providing high-quality patient care and are looking for a rewarding opportunity, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
• Current registration as a registered nurse in New York State.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily nursing care to patients following established policies.
• Coordinates nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating.

Skills

Critical Care Nursing

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Telemetry Experience

Medical/Surgical Nursing

Education

Registered Professional Nursing Program

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Salary: 38.97-52.62 USD

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Part Time w/Benefits FTE: 0.626667

Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days and Evenings with Call Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours: 6:30am to 6:45pm

Summary:

Provides daily nursing care to patients/residents following established policies, procedures, and standards of practice. Coordinates the nursing care for patients by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating. Participates in patient and family teaching. Provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary, nursing and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the Critical Care Unit.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduate from an accredited Registered Professional Nursing Program, BSN preferred
• Current registration as registered nurse in New York State
• Current BLS validation
• Current ACLS validation
• Completion of critical care course or successful challenge of BKAT and Cardiac Rhythm exam
• One (1) year critical care experience
• New hires will complete and maintain the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) within twelve (12) months from date of hire with recertification every two (2) years
• Current employees will complete and maintain the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) within twelve (12) months from 4/1/17 with recertification every two (2) years

If no applicants have critical care experience, the applicants meeting the following criteria will be considered next:

• Graduate from an accredited Registered Professional Nursing Program, BSN preferred
• Current registration as registered nurse in New York State
• Current BLS validation
• Current ACLS validation
• Completion of critical care course within six (6) months and Cardiac Rhythm exam (if not already completed)
• One (1) year telemetry experience
• New hires will complete and maintain the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) within twelve (12) months from date of hire with recertification every two (2) years
• Current employees will complete and maintain the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) within twelve (12) months from 4/1/17 with recertification every two (2) years

If no applicants have telemetry experience, the applicants meeting the following criteria will be considered next:

• Graduate from an accredited Registered Professional Nursing Program, BSN preferred
• Current registration as registered nurse in New York State
• Current BLS validation
• ACLS validation within six (6) months
• Successful completion of critical care course and Cardiac Rhythm course within six (6) months
• One (1) year medical/surgical nursing
• New hires will complete and maintain the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) within twelve (12) months from date of hire with recertification every two (2) years
• Current employees will complete and maintain the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) within twelve (12) months from 4/1/17 with recertification every two (2) years

If no applicants meet the above criteria, the following criteria will be considered next:

• Graduate from an accredited Registered Professional Nursing Program, BSN preferred
• Current registration as registered nurse in New York State
• Current BLS validation
• ACLS validation within six (6) months
• Successful completion of critical care course and Cardiac Rhythm course within six (6) months
• No previous experience
• New hires will complete and maintain the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) within twelve (12) months from date of hire with recertification every two (2) years
• Current employees will complete and maintain the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) within twelve (12) months from 4/1/17 with recertification every two (2) years

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Participates in educational conferences and upgrades and maintains professional knowledge and skills related to the area of responsibility, maintains confidentiality, understands the legal aspects of the job function, adheres to hospital policies and procedures
• Role includes a variety of problems to be solved under general guidelines, and calls for a variety of decisions, some of which are complex and must be referred to a resource person
• Assists in directing a small group of employees performing similar or related tasks of a semi-skilled nature. Instructs employees, assigns, evaluates performance and maintains efficiency of staff assigned to her/him
• Has obligations to conserve supplies, equipment and time in a cost-effective environment