Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardio/Pulmonary

About the role

Performs an age‑specific plan of care for a designated group of patients using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Collaborates with physicians and other health‑team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments. Uses leadership skills and clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and directing/delegating activities of the patient‑care unit team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient interviews, explain policies and procedures, review charts, and answer questions courteously.
• Assess gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, neurological, mobility, sensory, prosthetic, skin, pain, and psychosocial health status; adjust plan of care accordingly.
• Identify coping mechanisms, knowledge level, cultural/ethnic requirements, and develop patient‑outcome statements and individualized goals.
• Coordinate cost‑effective use of supplies, equipment, and medication; document and collaborate with physicians and health‑team members.
• Implement and continuously reassess the plan of care, administer prescribed treatments, use equipment safely, and provide emotional support.
• Maintain accurate documentation of treatment, activity, condition, and patient responses; follow departmental documentation policies.
• Respond rapidly and effectively to emergencies, manage self, patients, and staff, and ensure a calm environment.
• Participate in discharge planning, coordinate referrals, and provide discharge instructions and education to patients and significant others.
• Measure effectiveness of care, perform variance analysis, and design/improve unit systems for performance improvement.
• Provide direction to other care‑team members and collaborate with physicians on patient plans.
• Assist physicians during treatments and diagnostic procedures; keep physicians and Patient Care Manager informed of changes.
• Perform grade I‑IV decubitus care, preventive skin care, simple dressings, warm/cold compresses, irrigations, and other skin‑care procedures following aseptic technique.
• Administer medications correctly, educate patients on drug‑food interactions, and meet medication administration standards.
• Educate patients and families, recognize teaching opportunities, and evaluate teaching effectiveness.
• Perform related duties as required; all listed responsibilities are essential functions under the ADA.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two (2) years and obtain a BSN degree within five (5) years of job entry.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
• Specialized certifications as needed.

Pay

The salary range listed is a good‑faith determination of potential base compensation and may be modified in the future. Base salary may be influenced by location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity.