About The Position

The D4 Cardiovascular Surgical Step-Down Team provides care for patients after Cardiac and Vascular Surgery. Our team is nationally recognized in the top 10% of Cardiac Surgery Programs. Healthgrades recipient for Cardiac Surgery Excellence, Five-Star recipient for Valve Surgery and one of America’s 50 best hospitals for Cardiac Surgery right here in Syracuse! Our elite staff delivers care in a team-based approach that includes the management of antiarrhythmic continuous medications, advanced respiratory modalities, temporary pacemakers, chest tubes and more! Our team offers specialized classes to ensure confidence and competence in EKG-interpretation (Class 1 Telemetry), emergency scenarios, peritoneal dialysis, and utilization of advanced modalities previously mentioned. D4 offers flexible self-scheduling that allows for work/life balance while meeting the needs of the unit. We offer a robust full-time orientation that includes consistent preceptors, leadership check-ins, and experiences including operating room shadows for our service line! St. Joseph’s also offers continuous educational opportunities that aligns with our Clinical Ladder including Preceptor Workshop, Charge training, and certification reimbursement! At St. Joseph’s Health, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and work-life balance while maintaining excellence in patient care.

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

  • 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.
  • Utilize clinical knowledge, critical thinking skills & the principles of case management & adult education to coordinate, implement & support the plan of care.
  • Monitor quality metrics specific to the department & ensure 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

  • Flexible scheduling
  • Up to 10,000 in recruitment bonuses for qualified RNs
  • New and advanced Virtual Connected Care™ Together Team nursing model
  • Specialized classes (EKG-interpretation, emergency scenarios, peritoneal dialysis, advanced modalities)
  • Robust full-time orientation with consistent preceptors and leadership check-ins
  • Experiences including operating room shadows
  • Continuous educational opportunities aligned with Clinical Ladder (Preceptor Workshop, Charge training)
  • Certification reimbursement
  • Career advancement
  • Daily pay option
  • Complimentary access to 24/7 on-campus fitness center
  • 24-hour leadership support
  • Comprehensive benefit packages through Trinity Health (medical, dental, vision)
  • Paid time off
  • 403B
  • Education assistance
  • Onsite fitness center
  • Option for daily pay
  • Generous tuition allowance
  • Clinical ladder incentives
  • Job share opportunities
  • Support community programs and outreach
  • Scheduling options to balance work/life/school and recreational calendars
  • Onsite parking for only $6/pay
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