Registered Nurse - Unit D5, Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit - Per Diem

Trinity Health

3d•$33 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Unit D5 is a cardiovascular step-down unit caring for patients admitted for interventional cardiac procedures, medical cardiology, vascular surgery and the designated stroke unit. We serve patients with a variety of acute medical, cardiac, vascular and respiratory conditions. We monitor class I telemetry and manage cardiac drips. Specialized training includes CORE EKG classes and stroke certification. St. Joseph’s Health is an American Heart Association Cardiovascular Center of Excellence and was named Best Regional Hospital for 2019-2020 by U.S. News, Becker’s named St. Joseph’s Health in the Top 100 Hospitals in the U.S. for Heart Surgery and recognized as one of the 2020 Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure in the State of New York with at least 1 year of experience.
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.
BSN required for level 4 RN hires
GN’s or RN’s with < 1-year experience should apply to the Graduate Nurse Residency positions.
Specialty credentialing & educational degree according to clinical nursing practice specialty area preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for collaboration, communication & facilitation of optimal provision of care with assistance of computerized &/or digital platform that supports the daily management of care.
Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring & evaluation of the patient's plan of care from admission to discharge.
Utilize clinical knowledge, critical thinking skills & the principles of case management & adult education to coordinate, implement & support the plan of care.
Ensure a seamless, effective, efficient transition of care across the continuum.
Monitor quality metrics specific to the department & ensure complete & accurate documentation in the patient record.
Act as 1) mentor; 2) clinician; 3) educator; 4) consultant/collaborator; and 5) navigator.