Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Surgery Stepdown Unit

Cardiovascular Surgical Step-Down Team Registered Nurse

Currently offering up to 10,000 in recruitment bonuses for qualified RNs. 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 RN 's into care assignments, thus helping with the workload. Come check us out!!! Work with our nationally recognized, elite team who are ranked top 10% in the nation for Cardiac Surgery Programs. Healthgrades recipient for Cardiac Surgery Excellence, Five-Star recipient for Valve Surgery and one of America's 50 best hospitals for Cardiac Surgery right here in Syracuse!

The D4 Cardiovascular Surgical Step-Down Team provides care for patients after Cardiac and Vascular Surgery. Our team is nationally recognized in the top 10% of Cardiac Surgery Programs. Healthgrades recipient for Cardiac Surgery Excellence, Five-Star recipient for Valve Surgery and one of America's 50 best hospitals for Cardiac Surgery right here in Syracuse!

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.

D4 offers flexible self-scheduling that allows for work/life balance while meeting the needs of the unit. We offer a robust full-time orientation that includes consistent preceptors, leadership check-ins, and experiences including operating room shadows for our service line! St. Joseph's also offers continuous educational opportunities that aligns with our Clinical Ladder including Preceptor Workshop, Charge training, and certification reimbursement!

At St. Joseph's Health, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and work-life balance while maintaining excellence in patient care.

When you join our team, you can expect:

• Career advancement in an environment where safety and support are top priorities.
• The 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.

We're not just building a healthcare teamwe're creating a community where you can thrive personally and professionally.

Position Purpose: 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.

Organization Highlights and Benefits:

• Our Trinity Health Culture: Our staff know, understand, incorporate & demonstrate our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, through their actions, behaviors, practices & decisions. Our Unit practice counsels, and open-door guiding principle gives all our employees a voice.
• Professional Environment of Care: Practice in an environmentally safe, professional & healthy atmosphere. Onsite parking for only $6/pay.
• Benefits: 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.
• Professional Development: 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.
• Work/Life: Scheduling options to balance work/life/school and recreational calendars.

What you will do :

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications: * GN's or RN's with < 1-year experience should apply to the Graduate Nurse Residency positions.

• 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.

Located in the heart of central New York, St. Joseph's is one of America's 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery and one of America's 100 Best for Spine Surgery and Coronary Intervention according to Healthgrades. It is ranked by Consumer Reports among the top 15 heart surgery centers in the country, a designated Stroke Center, a U.S. News "Best Regional Hospital" and "Best Maternity Hospital". With a comprehensive range of primary-care practices, mental health services, women's and infants' care, and oncology services, St. Joesph's Health network offers a wide range of innovative, community-based health and wellness programs. Our high-quality specialty and mental health services aim to coordinate the continuum of care, as a compassionate healing presence to improve all aspects of health. Joining our team means becoming part of a nationally recognized, elite group of healthcare professionals who are passionate about patient care and supporting one another.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature & level of work being performed by persons assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties so assigned.

Pay Range: $39.90 - $55.85

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.