Registered Nurse - Acute Cardiac Care

Ellis Medicine • Schenectady, NY

417d • $78,083 - $110,614

About The Position

The acute care cardiovascular registered nurse at Ellis Medicine is responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients undergoing various cardiac procedures. This role emphasizes patient assessment, care coordination, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The position offers opportunities for cross-training in specialized cardiac care, enhancing the nurse's skills and expertise in a supportive environment focused on patient care.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited RN program required.
• Current licensure in NYS or eligibility for limited permit to practice is required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred; candidates without a BSN will be required to complete the degree depending on experience.
• Acute care experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Current certification in ACLS, PALS, and NRP may be required depending on unit scope.
• Board Certification preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in cardiovascular nursing
• Advanced certifications in nursing specialties
• Leadership experience in nursing

Responsibilities

• Completes patient assessment using subjective and objective data sources.
• Evaluates assessment data and establishes nursing diagnoses.
• Prioritizes patient needs including physiological, social, psychological, spiritual, and age-specific factors.
• Develops an individualized patient care plan based on assessment using nursing practice standards and protocols.
• Delivers patient care as outlined in the care plan and evaluates patient response to interventions.
• Assigns patient care tasks to non-RN staff members and observes care given.
• Evaluates patient care and assesses the level and timeliness of outcome achievement.
• Communicates the patient's plan of care to all members of the healthcare team and documents in the medical record.
• Organizes and communicates nursing care assignments based on patient acuity and staff skills.
• Assesses patient teaching needs and develops teaching plans consistent with the patient's educational level and readiness.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to implement and coordinate the teaching plan.
• Provides a safe environment based on patient condition and age.
• Assumes responsibility for education and self-development.
• Participates in nursing performance improvement and interdisciplinary research activities as required.
• Adheres to institutional policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Exceptional pay and benefits
• Supportive working environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• Cross-training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree