Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Unit
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides patient-centered clinical care in the 18-bed Cardiovascular Unit at Unity Hospital. The unit cares for telemetry, wound care, vascular, cardiac specialty, medical, and surgical patients. Experienced nurses provide mentorship and support, and the department offers continuing education and support to help nurses develop their skills. 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. Level II requires at least six months of RN experience and an associate degree in nursing, with specified ladder activities and continuing education completed within 12 months. Level III requires at least one year of RN experience, an associate degree, demonstrated clinical and leadership skills, and preceptor and/or charge experience. Level IV requires at least one year of experience in the hired specialty, a bachelor’s degree in nursing, and an expanded leadership role such as charge, preceptor, or mentor, along with specified ladder activities and continuing education completed within 12 months. This is a full-time position scheduled for 36 hours per week on nights, 7 p.m.–7 a.m., including every other weekend and holiday. The posted pay range is $38.67–$51.92; individual pay may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
Requirements
- Diploma or associate degree in nursing.
- Registered Nurse license in New York State.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Complete at least five nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per year.
- Maintain BLS certification.
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-screen data for the patient’s age and development.
- Communicate and document patient assessments with the interdisciplinary team, using available resources to meet patient and family needs.
- Develop and document individualized plans of care, treatment, and services appropriate to patient needs, strengths, limitations, and goals.
- Follow organizational policies, procedures, and protocols, including those for safety, medication administration, and documentation.
- Revise plans of care based on ongoing evaluations and update documentation appropriately.
- Submit at least one clinical research utilization (CRU) form to the Nursing Research Department using a qualifying U.S. research article from the last five years.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
