Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Unit

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

Job summary

105 Unity Hospital of Rochester is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality, patient-centered clinical care. The Cardiovascular Unit offers mentorship to help nurses develop their skills in a supportive environment.

Candidates must have a nursing diploma or degree, an RN license in New York State, and Basic Life Support certification. This full-time position requires commitment to maintaining patient safety and quality in care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides high‑quality, patient‑centered, clinical care.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the patient.
• Communicates and documents assessment of patient with interdisciplinary team.
• Develops and documents individualized plan of care.
• Complies with organizational policies, procedures, and protocols.

Job description

Position Overview

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Department: Cardiovascular 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 Cardiovascular Unit is an 18‑bed cardiac nursing unit that includes telemetry, wound care, vascular, and cardiac specialty patients and also has a mix of medical and surgical patients. 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

• 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, and risk‑screen data appropriate for the patient’s age).
• Communicates and documents assessment of patient with interdisciplinary team.
• Utilizes all available resources to meet the needs of the patient and family.
• Develops and documents individualized plan of care, treatment, and services appropriate for 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 five years from research performed in the United States.
• Completes a minimum of five 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 six months experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• 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

Location

City: Rochester
Postal Code: 14626

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.