Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works in St. Joseph’s Health’s 20-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, a state-of-the-art unit caring for patients after open-heart and vascular surgery. The RN participates in roles that support quality patient care and optimal outcomes, ranging from direct care to supervisory or consultative services. The unit uses a primary care nursing model and team approach. Specialty training may include CORE EKG, balloon pump, ECMO, CRRT, VAD, Impella, open-heart care, Critical Event Management Training, ventilator and respiratory care, and PD. The RN collaborates with the care team, assesses and coordinates the patient’s plan of care from admission through discharge, monitors care and quality metrics, and maintains accurate patient records. The role requires continued professional development and care consistent with applicable regulations and standards of practice. The position offers a rotating shift and scheduling options intended to support work-life balance.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, unless accreditation is not required under applicable state law, and/or successful completion of a nursing program satisfying applicable state educational requirements for registered nurse licensure.
- Maintain all licensures and certifications required by New York State regulations and the specialty area.
- Participate in continuing education and maintain knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited school of nursing, preferred according to New York State requirements.
- Specialty credentialing and educational degree according to the clinical nursing practice specialty area.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate, communicate, and facilitate optimal provision of care through computerized and/or digital platforms supporting daily care management.
- Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate the patient’s plan of care from admission to discharge.
- Use clinical knowledge, critical thinking, case management principles, and adult education principles to coordinate, implement, and support the plan of care.
- Monitor department-specific quality metrics and ensure complete and accurate documentation in the patient record.
- Provide quality care in accordance with New York regulatory agencies, national standards of practice, and nursing and clinical service standards.
- Maintain knowledge of basic health care economics, trends, and reimbursement methodologies, and apply it to daily practice.
- Recognize situations that require immediate intervention.
- Continue professional development and apply the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to each patient.
Benefits
- Recruitment bonuses up to $10,000 for qualified applicants.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Scheduling options, including the ability to negotiate a schedule.
- Improved staffing, including a dedicated onsite virtual nurse.
- Option for daily pay.
- Complimentary access to a 24/7 on-campus fitness center.
- 24-hour leadership support.
- Comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance.
- Strong education program and generous tuition allowance.
- Clinical ladder incentives.
- Job-share opportunities.
- Onsite parking for $6 per pay period.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
