Registered Nurse - 5D Cardiac Step Down-Day/Evening

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assess patients with a variety of needs.
• Use a person-centered care approach in the development of care, and effectively prioritize patient needs that are both expected and unanticipated.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills to interact with other healthcare professionals and patients.
• Demonstrate competence and resourcefulness in the implementation of the technical skills required to care for the patient.
• Demonstrates initiative in remaining current in the organization and department policies, procedures, and standards.
• Evaluates effectiveness of care giving, shows follow through on delivery, demonstrates critical thinking skills by making appropriate clinical decisions, proactively addresses actual and potential problems, and executes compliant clinical documentation.
• Assist with educating patients and families and serves as a resource on department standards for patient care.

Required Skills and Experience

• Current NYS Registered Nursing license.
• One year RN experience preferred.
• Graduated Nurses welcome to apply.
• Must obtain BLS and ACLS certification prior to completion of the introductory period.

Physical Demands

• Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., Use of computer keyboard).
• May require lifting and carrying light loads (up to 40 lbs), including boxes, equipment, IV solutions and stooping and kneeling (e.g., to pick up items from the floor, to remove and replace items on lower shelves and to file documents in lower file drawers).
• Sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time may be necessary.
• Must be able physically to operate the equipment used for the job.

Pay

Up to a $25,000 Sign on Bonus for qualified Registered Nurses. Terms of payment may vary based on experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with weekend and holiday rotation required.

Benefits

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.