6 South - Pediatric Cardiac Care Center - Registered Nurse, 1 or 2, Inpt

University of Rochester • City of Rochester, NY

1d • $38 - $42

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. GENERAL PURPOSE: Functions as a new graduate nurse with less than one year of experience. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, continues to build competency in the provision of direct patient care. Contributes to unit activities and supports enhancement of the care delivery system at the unit level. Supports peers in the delivery of patient care services. FT/PT positions available, D/E/N, 8- and 12-hour shifts, holidays and weekends per unit standard. Exciting opportunities await RN's looking to work in a fast-paced pediatric unit caring for surgical and medical patients with cardiac disease. The Pediatric Cardiac Care Center provides state of the art nursing care to children and young adults with congenital heart defects undergoing cardiothoracic surgery, and cardiology patients with known or newly diagnosed cardiac disease. This specialized unit delivers comprehensive care through a multidisciplinary approach from admission through discharge. The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong critical thinking and communications skills, and be able to manage highly acute, complex patients in a rapidly changing environment. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law. Notice: If you are a Current Employee, please log into myURHR to search for and apply to jobs using the Jobs Hub. Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward. Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.

Requirements

• Requires a Diploma, Associate or Bachelor's degree from an accredited Nursing Program and an active New York State RN license in good standing.
• Level I Applicants will have less than 6-12 months of RN experience.
• Level II Applicants will have a minimum of 6-12 months of RN experience.
• The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong critical thinking and communications skills, and be able to manage highly acute, complex patients in a rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a new graduate nurse with less than one year of experience.
• Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, continues to build competency in the provision of direct patient care.
• Contributes to unit activities and supports enhancement of the care delivery system at the unit level.
• Supports peers in the delivery of patient care services.
• This position assumes the charge nurse role, actively participates in unit/service activities, supports co-workers, and assesses unit needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree