Rochester Regional Health
Registered Nurse - Cardiac
Rochester Regional Health, Pleasant Unity, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Title
Registered Nurse
Department
Cardiac Unit
Location
Unity Hospital
Hours Per Week
Full Time - 36 hours
Schedule
Days and/or Nights; Every other weekend and holiday.
Sign-On Bonus
Up to $15,000
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 their needs with courtesy, kindness, respect and compassion.
The Cardiac Unit – 2200
The Cardiac Unit is an 18 bed cardiac nursing unit that provides care to cardiac patients and provides full telemetry monitoring. This unit is focused on caring for the cardiac patient after cardiac procedures such as Pacemaker Insertion, Angiograms, Cardiac Ablations, Angioplasty, and patients who require medicated cardiac infusions.
Our team of seasoned and experienced nurses provides mentorship and support to new staff, working together to drive critical thinking through complex medical situations. Many of our nurses start with us and transfer to higher acuity areas, feeling confident they have gained a solid foundation. For those that stay and continue their career with us, we help them sharpen and hone their nursing skills, always offering continuing education and support.
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 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)American Heart Association (AHA)
RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)
PAY RANGE
$38.66 - $51.91
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Registered Nurse
Department
Cardiac Unit
Location
Unity Hospital
Hours Per Week
Full Time - 36 hours
Schedule
Days and/or Nights; Every other weekend and holiday.
Sign-On Bonus
Up to $15,000
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 their needs with courtesy, kindness, respect and compassion.
The Cardiac Unit – 2200
The Cardiac Unit is an 18 bed cardiac nursing unit that provides care to cardiac patients and provides full telemetry monitoring. This unit is focused on caring for the cardiac patient after cardiac procedures such as Pacemaker Insertion, Angiograms, Cardiac Ablations, Angioplasty, and patients who require medicated cardiac infusions.
Our team of seasoned and experienced nurses provides mentorship and support to new staff, working together to drive critical thinking through complex medical situations. Many of our nurses start with us and transfer to higher acuity areas, feeling confident they have gained a solid foundation. For those that stay and continue their career with us, we help them sharpen and hone their nursing skills, always offering continuing education and support.
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 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)American Heart Association (AHA)
RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)
PAY RANGE
$38.66 - $51.91
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