Staff Nurse

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking a Professional Staff Nurse to deliver post-surgical and intervention care for cardiothoracic patients in a fast-paced, technology-driven unit. You will assess patients, administer medications, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient education, and continuous improvement to support recovery and optimal outcomes in a dynamic clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with strong critical thinking and patient assessment skills.
• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring and safe medication administration.
• Ability to manage complex post-surgical care in a fast-paced setting.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and patient/family education skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and monitor cardiac status and clinical progress.
• Administer medications and deliver complex post-surgical care.
• Perform post-procedure interventions and respond to changes in condition.
• Educate patients and families to support recovery and ongoing care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, evidence-based care.
• Participate in ongoing training, quality improvement, and unit initiatives.

Skills

Registered nurse

Critical thinking

Cardiac monitoring

Medication administration

Communication skills

Patient education

Job description

Professional Staff Nurse – CardioThoracic Post-Surgical and Intervention Care

Provide comprehensive post-operative and interventional nursing care for cardiothoracic patients in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

Key Duties

• Assess patients and monitor cardiac status and clinical progress.
• Administer medications and deliver complex post-surgical care.
• Perform post-procedure interventions and respond to changes in condition.
• Educate patients and families to support recovery and ongoing care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, evidence-based care.
• Participate in ongoing training, quality improvement, and unit initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered nurse with strong critical thinking and patient assessment skills.
• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring and safe medication administration.
• Ability to manage complex post-surgical care in a fast-paced setting.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and patient/family education skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.