Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Surgery Stepdown Unit

Trinity Health

82d • $38 - $55

About The Position

The Registered Nurse participates in various roles to ensure quality patient care is provided with optimum outcomes. RN roles range from direct patient care to supervisory or consultative services in various settings within our network. Our dedicated nursing staff attend orientation classes that may include CORE EKG, end of life, respiratory care and many specialty classes depending on area of expertise. We are devoted to flexible scheduling and work hard to balance and meet the needs of the unit and staff. This spring we will offer our new and advanced Virtual Connected Care™ Together Team nursing model that integrates experienced telemedicine RNs into care assignments, thus helping with the workload. On our D4 cardiovascular step-down unit we care for patients admitted for open heart and vascular surgery. 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. We incorporate a primary care nursing model with a team approach to meet the needs of the patient population.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure in the State of New York.
• Baccalaureate Degree in the Science of Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited school of nursing preferred.
• 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

• 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

• Comprehensive benefit packages available through Trinity Health, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, education assistance, onsite fitness center and option for daily pay.
• Complimentary access to our 24/7 on-campus fitness center to support your health and wellness.
• 24-hour leadership support to ensure you're always set up for success.
• Strong education program, generous tuition allowance and clinical ladder incentives.
• Job share opportunities to enhance satisfaction and growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees