Registered Nurse - Cardiac Step Down Unit

Rochester Regional Health; Rochester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is looking for a Registered Nurse in the Cardiac Step Down Unit. This role focuses on providing high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals recovering from heart surgeries. The ideal candidate will hold a diploma in nursing and a valid RN license in New York State, along with BLS certification. Responsibilities include patient assessment and care plan development. Competitive pay range is offered, and flexibility in scheduling is available.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in New York State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• At least 6 months RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality, patient-centered, clinical care.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the patient.
• Communicates and documents assessment with the team.
• Develops and documents individualized plan of care.
• Complies with organizational policies and procedures.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred

AS: Nursing

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Cardiac Step Down Unit

Department: Cardiac - Cardiac Step Down Unit (4400)

Location: Rochester General Hospital

Hours Per Week: Part-Time (24 hours per week)

Schedule: DAY/EVENING/NIGHT, Every Other Weekend, Every Other Holiday

SUMMARY: 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 the needs of the patient and family with courtesy, kindness, respect and compassion.

Join our Cardiothoracic Step-Down Unit, a high-acuity telemetry unit caring for patients recovering from open-heart and thoracic surgeries, including those with Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs). As a step-down from the CTICU, the unit offers a consistent, specialized cardiac patient population with occasional overflow from cardiac medicine.

All RNs receive comprehensive LVAD training during orientation, making this an excellent opportunity for nurses seeking to develop critical care skills in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing
• Registered Nurse license in New York State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• At least 6 months RN experience preferred.

EDUCATION:

• AS: Nursing (Required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)
• RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PAY RANGE: $38.66 - $51.91