Registered Nurse (Part-Time) - Non Invasive Cardiology

About the role

Registered Nurse (Part-Time) - Non Invasive Cardiology at Unity Hospital in Rochester, NY. 24 hours per week, Monday‑Friday 8 am‑4:30 pm with every 5th or 6th weekend on‑call.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the patient, utilizing appropriate data (physical, psychological, educational and risk‑screen data appropriate for the chronological / developmental age of the patient).
• Demonstrates clinical judgment in responding to priority patient needs.
• 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; includes the interdisciplinary health team as needed.
• Demonstrates effective communication with the patient / family and interdisciplinary team.
• Provides care, treatment and services in collaboration with interdisciplinary health team; maintains an appropriate nurse‑patient relationship.
• Complies with organizational policies, procedures and protocols including policies governing safety, medication administration and documentation.
• Initiates and documents education plan for the patient and family based on identified learning.
• Evaluates, communicates and documents patient responses to care; revises plan of care based on ongoing evaluations and updates documentation appropriately.
• Ensures the patient and family receives / understands education / training specific to their needs and abilities using the teach back method for evaluation and documents appropriately.
• Demonstrates compassion, leadership and professionalism: leads the care delivery team through effective communication, collaboration and leadership; assumes responsibility and accountability; works collaboratively; demonstrates knowledge of legal aspects of nursing; delegates appropriate responsibilities; manages job‑related stressors and constructive feedback; demonstrates flexibility in meeting staffing needs; participates in problem‑solving activities; provides input regarding protocols, policies and procedures to immediate supervisor; provides training / precepting for new team members.
• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence‑based practice within practice area and identifies opportunities for performance improvement; participates and utilizes the performance improvement process to improve clinical practice; 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Registered Nurse license in New York State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Prior experience with cardiac stress testing preferred.

Pay

Pay range: $38.66 – $51.91 per hour.

Schedule

24 hours per week; Monday‑Friday 8 am‑4:30 pm with every 5th or 6th weekend on‑call.