Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stroke Center
About The Position
As a Registered Nurse (RN), you’re the engine and the heart of patient care at Rochester Regional Health. You make a positive difference every single day in the lives of our patients, their family members and visitors – going above and beyond to meet their needs with courtesy, kindness, respect and compassion. The Cardiac Stroke Center – 2300 The 2300 Unit at Unity Hospital is a 19-bed, high-acuity telemetry unit focused on delivering specialized care to patients with acute strokes, complex cardiac conditions, and a wide range of medical comorbidities. As a DNV Stroke Certified Patient-Centered Care Unit, it provides exceptional, high-quality care to a diverse patient population with both acute and chronic conditions. The 2300 Unit is a highly respected Stroke and Cardiac Medical Unit known for its dynamic and collaborative team, high-acuity care, and patient-centered approach. Nurses on this unit gain valuable experience in managing complex stroke and cardiac conditions, making it an ideal setting for those looking to expand their skills in telemetry monitoring, cardiac care, and neurological care. The supportive leadership and focus on professional development make it an excellent place for both new and experienced nurses to thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment. CLINICAL LADDER LEVEL I-IV The RN level will be determined at the time of hire based on the candidate’s qualifications and ability to meet Clinical Ladder requirements. An established compensation add-on is applied to each RN level.
Requirements
- Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing
- Registered Nurse license in New York State.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
- At least 6 months experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides high-quality, patient-centered, clinical care
- Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the patient, utilizing appropriate data (i.e. physical, psychological, educational and risk-screen data appropriate for the chronological / developmental age of the patient).
- Communicates and documents assessment of patient with the interdisciplinary team. Utilizes all available resources in order to meet the needs of the patient and family.
- Develops and documents plan of care, treatment and services which is individualized and appropriate for the patient needs, strengths, limitations and goals.
- Complies with organizational policies, procedures and protocols including policies governing safety, medication administration and documentation.
- Revises plan of care based on ongoing evaluations and updates documentation appropriately.
- Completes at least one clinical research utilization (CRU) form for submission to Nursing Research Department utilizing a research article from the last 5 years from research performed in the United States. Compliance
- Completes a minimum of 5 nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per year.
- Completes mandatory in-services and health screens in timely manner.
- Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
