Registered Nurse - 5D Cardiac Step Down-Day/Night-Up to $25,000 Sign on Bonus

5D Cardiac Stepdown Tele Registered Nurse

As a Registered Nurse you will work on our 24-bed Cardiac Stepdown Unit where teamwork and exceptional patient care are at the heart of everything we do. On 5D you'll care for a diverse patient population, including cardiac, respiratory, mental health, and general medical cases. With great patient ratios and a collaborative approach to healthcare, we ensure a supportive environment where you can thrive. If you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love to work with you!

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assess patients with a variety of needs. Use a person-centered care approach in the development of care, and effectively prioritize patient needs that are both expected and unanticipated.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills to interact with other health care professional and patients.
• Demonstrate competence and resourcefulness in the implementation of the technical skills required to care for the patient. Demonstrates initiative in remaining current in the organization and department policies, procedures, and standards.
• Evaluates effectiveness of care giving, shows follow through on delivery, demonstrates critical thinking skills by making appropriate clinical decisions, proactively addresses actual and potential problems, and executing compliant clinical documentation.
• Assist with educating patients and families and serves as a resource on department standards for patient care.
• This is a full-time position with weekend and holiday rotation required.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and eligible to obtain a New York State limited permit
• Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligibility for licensure
• BLS, ACLS and Stroke Certification Required within 90 days.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Stroke certifications obtained prior to completion of the introductory period

Physical Requirements:

• Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., Use of computer keyboard); may require lifting and carrying light loads (up to 40 lbs), including boxes, equipment, IV solutions and stooping and kneeling (e.g., to pick up items from the floor, to remove and replace items on lower shelves and to file documents in lower file drawers); sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time may be necessary; must be able physically to operate the equipment used for the job. Must be able to support patients with mobility and positioning.

Location, Travel and Shift Requirements:

• Onsite-Elmira, NY
• Full time Day/Night Flex
• 12 hours shift with weekend and holiday rotation required

Pay Range Disclosure:

• Standard Rate of $43.70-$53.20 per hour plus benefits
• Up to $25,000 Sign on Bonus for Qualified RN's