Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
About The Position
St. Joseph's Health is seeking passionate and energetic Registered Nurses (RNs) for their Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU). This 20-bed, state-of-the-art unit cares for patients recovering from open heart and vascular surgery. The role involves direct patient care, with opportunities for supervisory or consultative services. The unit is a BEACON Award winner, and the nursing staff receive specialized training in areas such as EKG, balloon pump, ECMO, CRRT, VAD, Impella, Open Heart procedures, Critical Event Management Training (CEMT), Ventilator/Respiratory care, and more. A primary care nursing model with a team approach is utilized. The position offers a competitive salary range, recruitment bonuses, and a supportive environment focused on professional growth, well-being, and work-life balance.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure in the State of New York.
- Maintains all licensures and certifications according to NYS regulations and specialty area requirements.
- Participates in continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.
Nice To Haves
- Baccalaureate Degree in the Science of Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited school of nursing preferred, according to NYS requirements.
- Specialty credentialing & educational degree according to clinical nursing practice specialty area preferred.
Responsibilities
- Participates in various roles to ensure quality patient care is provided with optimum outcomes.
- Responsible for collaboration, communication & facilitation of optimal provision of care through a computerized &/or digital platform supporting daily management of care.
- Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring & evaluation of the patient's plan of care from admission to discharge.
- Utilizes clinical knowledge, critical thinking skills & the principles of case management & adult education to coordinate, implement & support the plan of care.
- Monitors quality metrics specific to the department & ensures complete & accurate documentation in the patient record.
- Ensures quality care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the New York Regulatory Agencies, National Standards of Practice, and Nursing and Clinical Service standards of care and practice.
- Maintains current knowledge of basic health care economics, trends and reimbursements methodologies and applies knowledge to daily practice.
- Recognizes situations that require immediate intervention.
- Continues to develop professionally and apply knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to each patient.
Benefits
- Recruitment bonuses up to $10,000 for qualified RNs.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Negotiable schedule for work-life balance.
- Improved staffing, including a dedicated RN onsite virtual nurse.
- Option for daily pay.
- Complimentary access to 24/7 on-campus fitness center.
- 24-hour leadership support.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- 403B retirement plan.
- Education assistance.
- Onsite parking for $6/pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
