6 South - Pediatric Cardiac Care Center (hiring now for March 2027 start) - Registered Nurse level 1 Inpt
About The Position
The Registered Nurse level 1 works in the Pediatric Cardiac Care Center, a specialized pediatric unit caring for surgical and medical patients with cardiac disease. The unit provides nursing care to children and young adults with congenital heart defects undergoing cardiothoracic surgery, as well as cardiology patients with known or newly diagnosed cardiac disease. Care is delivered through a multidisciplinary approach from admission through discharge. This position is intended for a new graduate nurse with less than one year of experience. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, the nurse continues to build competency in direct patient care, contributes to unit activities, supports improvements to the unit-level care delivery system, and supports peers in delivering patient care. The role requires strong critical-thinking and communication skills and the ability to manage highly acute, complex patients in a rapidly changing environment. Full-time and part-time positions are available, with day, evening, and night shifts in 8- and 12-hour schedules. Holidays and weekends are worked according to unit standards. The stated compensation range is $39.25–$52.99; the individual rate is determined using factors including market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise, and internal equity.
Requirements
- Diploma, Associate degree, or Bachelor's degree from an accredited Nursing Program.
- Active New York State RN license in good standing.
- Strong critical-thinking and communication skills.
- Ability to manage highly acute, complex patients in a rapidly changing environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care while continuing to build nursing competency under the direction of the Nurse Manager.
- Contribute to unit activities and support enhancement of the unit-level care delivery system.
- Support peers in the delivery of patient care services.
- Care for pediatric and young adult surgical and medical patients with cardiac disease in a multidisciplinary setting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
