Registered Nurse - Unit D5, Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit- Sign on bonus of $10,000

Trinity Health

87d • $36 - $56

About The Position

Now is the time to join our exceptional & resilient team known for quality care and excellent outcomes. We are offering a $10,000 bonus for experienced RN’s who join us. This unit is part of our new and advanced Virtual Connected Care™ Together Team nursing model that integrates experienced telemedicine RN’s into care assignments, thus helping with the workload. We offer a strong orientation program and opportunities for continued education and growth. Schedules include 8-hour Evening, 8-hour Night (or Rotate 8 E/N), 12D/12N Rotation, 12-hour Night and Baylor positions (higher base pay rate). This team is dedicated to patient care and each other. If your passion is nursing, you'll love working with us! 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.
• 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.
• BSN required for level 4 RN hires.
• GN’s or RN’s with < 1-year experience should apply to the Graduate Nurse Residency positions.

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 mentor, clinician, educator, consultant/collaborator, and navigator.

Benefits

• Strong education program.
• Generous tuition allowance.
• Clinical ladder incentives.
• Job share opportunities to enhance satisfaction and growth.
• Onsite 24 hr. fitness center free of charge.
• Negotiable shifts and schedules.

What This Job Offers

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