Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Surgery Stepdown Unit

About the Role

The D4 Cardiovascular Surgical Step-Down Team provides care for patients after Cardiac and Vascular Surgery. Our nationally recognized team is ranked top 10% in the nation for Cardiac Surgery Programs, with Healthgrades recognition for Cardiac Surgery Excellence and Five-Star recipient for Valve Surgery, and is one of America's 50 best hospitals for Cardiac Surgery. We are devoted to flexible scheduling and work hard to balance and meet the needs of the unit and staff. We will consider full time and part time shifts. This spring we will offer our new and advanced Virtual Connected Care™ Together Team nursing model that integrates experienced telemedicine RNs into care assignments, thus helping with the workload.

The Registered Nurse participates in various roles to ensure quality patient care is provided with optimum outcomes. RN roles range from direct patient care to supervisory or consultative services in various settings within our network. Our dedicated nursing staff attend orientation classes that may include CORE EKG, end of life, respiratory care and many specialty classes depending on area of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for collaboration, communication & facilitation of optimal provision of care through a computerized &/or digital platform supporting daily management of care.
• Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring & evaluation of the patient's plan of care from admission to discharge.
• Utilize clinical knowledge, critical thinking skills & the principles of case management & adult education to coordinate, implement & support the plan of care.
• Monitor quality metrics specific to the department & ensure complete & accurate documentation in the patient record.
• Ensures quality care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the New York Regulatory Agencies, National Standards of Practice, and Nursing and Clinical Service standards of care and practice.
• Maintains current knowledge of basic health care economics, trends and reimbursements methodologies and applies knowledge to daily practice.
• Recognizes situations that require immediate intervention.
• Continues to develop professionally and apply knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to each patient.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure in the State of New York.
• Baccalaureate Degree in the Science of Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited school of nursing preferred, according to NYS requirements.
• Specialty credentialing & educational degree according to clinical nursing practice specialty area preferred.
• Maintains all licensures and certifications according to NYS regulations and specialty area requirements.
• Participates in continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.
• GN's or RN's with < 1-year experience should apply to the Graduate Nurse Residency positions.

Skills

• Our elite staff delivers care in a team-based approach that includes the management of antiarrhythmic continuous medications, advanced respiratory modalities, temporary pacemakers, chest tubes and more.
• Our team offers specialized classes to ensure confidence and competence in EKG-interpretation (Class 1 Telemetry), emergency scenarios, peritoneal dialysis, and utilization of advanced modalities previously mentioned.

Benefits

• Currently offering up to 10,000 in recruitment bonuses for qualified RNs.
• Comprehensive benefit packages available through Trinity Health, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, education assistance, onsite fitness center and option for daily pay.
• Option for daily pay, giving you access to your earnings immediately after your shift.
• Complimentary access to our 24/7 on-campus fitness center to support your health and wellness.
• 24-hour leadership support to ensure you're always set up for success.
• Onsite parking for only $6/pay.
• Strong education program, generous tuition allowance and clinical ladder incentives.
• We encourage job share opportunities to enhance satisfaction and growth.
• We encourage participation and support community programs and outreach.
• Professional development and clinical ladder including Preceptor Workshop, Charge training, and certification reimbursement.
• Robust full-time orientation that includes consistent preceptors, leadership check-ins, and experiences including operating room shadows for our service line.
• Flexible self-scheduling that allows for work/life balance while meeting the needs of the unit.
• Scheduling options to balance work/life/school and recreational calendars.
• Our Unit practice counsels, and open-door guiding principle gives all our employees a voice.
• Practice in an environmentally safe, professional & healthy atmosphere.
• Career advancement in an environment where safety and support are top priorities.

Pay

$39.90 - $55.85 per hour, based on experience, skills, and education.