Registered Nurse - Cardiac Unit

Rochester Regional Health•Muscatine, IA

2d•$39 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides patient-centered clinical care in the 18-bed Cardiac Unit at Unity Hospital, which cares for cardiac patients and provides full telemetry monitoring. Patients include those recovering from procedures such as pacemaker insertion, angiograms, cardiac ablations, and angioplasty, as well as those requiring medicated cardiac infusions. The nursing team provides mentorship and support, helps staff develop critical-thinking skills in complex medical situations, and offers continuing education and support for career development. The RN level (I–IV) is determined at hire based on the candidate’s qualifications and ability to meet Clinical Ladder requirements. An established compensation add-on applies to each RN level. The position is full time, 36 hours per week, with a night schedule from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., including every other weekend and holiday.

Requirements

Diploma or associate’s degree in Nursing.
Registered Nurse license in New York State.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
For RN Level II: at least six months of RN experience, an AAS in Nursing, and completion of Clinical Ladder requirements within 12 months, including three activities per pillar (Leadership, Quality, Organizational Contribution), nine CEUs, and six flex items.
For RN Level III: at least one year of RN experience, an AAS in Nursing, demonstrated clinical and leadership skills, preceptor and/or charge experience, and completion of Clinical Ladder requirements including four activities per pillar, 12 CEUs, and 15 flex items.
For RN Level IV: at least one year of experience in the specialty hired into, a BS in Nursing, an expanded leadership role (charge, preceptor, or mentor), and completion of Clinical Ladder requirements within 12 months, including five activities per pillar, 15 CEUs, and 20 flex items.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
At least six months of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, patient-centered clinical care.
Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments using appropriate physical, psychological, educational, and risk-screening data for the patient’s chronological and developmental age.
Communicate and document patient assessments with the interdisciplinary team, using available resources to meet patient and family needs.
Develop and document an individualized plan of care, treatment, and services appropriate to the patient’s needs, strengths, limitations, and goals.
Comply with organizational policies, procedures, and protocols, including those governing safety, medication administration, and documentation.
Revise the plan of care based on ongoing evaluations and update documentation accordingly.
Complete and submit at least one Clinical Research Utilization (CRU) form to the Nursing Research Department using an article from the last five years based on research performed in the United States.
Complete at least five nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per year.
Complete mandatory in-services and health screens in a timely manner.
Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.