Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

Currently offering up to 10,000 in recruitment bonuses for qualified RNs. Our cardiac service line float nurses will be cross trained to work in both our cardiac surgery and cardiovascular/stroke stepdown units. We are devoted to flexible scheduling and work hard to balance and meet the needs of the unit and staff. Work with our nationally recognized, elite cardiac care teams who are ranked top 10% in the nation for Cardiac Surgery Programs and recognized American Heart Association Cardiovascular Center of Excellence. We are THE heart hospital in the region and now the American College of Cardiology has recognized St. Joseph’s Health for its demonstrated expertise in treating chest pain.

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:

• Our Trinity Health Culture: Our staff know, understand, incorporate & demonstrate our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, through their actions, behaviors, practices & decisions.
• Leadership: Shared Governance to leaders are accessible. Unit practice counsels and open-door guiding principle for shared decision-making. All our employees have a voice.
• Well-Being: Practice in an environmentally safe, professional & healthy atmosphere. Our staff are supported by a variety of resources for physical and mental health. We are implementing an onsite virtual nurse to assist with assignment coverage.

• Professional Relationships: Strong rapport with our interdisciplinary team including physicians/clinical providers, rehab services, pharmacy, nutritional services and support staff.
• Professional Development: Strong education program, generous tuition allowance and clinical ladder incentives. We encourage job share opportunities to enhance satisfaction and growth.
• Work/Life: Scheduling options balance work/life/school calendars.

• Safety: Only local hospital to receive a Leapfrog A for safety.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for collaboration, communication & facilitation of optimal provision of care with assistance of computerized &/or digital platform that supports the 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. 
• Ensure a seamless, effective, efficient transition of care across the continuum.
• Monitor quality metrics specific to the department & ensure complete & accurate documentation in the patient record.
• Act as 1) mentor; 2) clinician; 3) educator; 4) consultant/collaborator; and 5) navigator.

Education, Training, Experience, Certification and Licensure:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure in the State of New York with at least 1 year of experience.
• Baccalaureate Degree in the Science of Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited school of nursing preferred, according to NYS requirements.
• *GN’s or RN’s with < 1-year experience should apply to the Graduate Nurse Residency positions.
• 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.

Career Advancement Opportunities:

• Clinical ladder advancement with experience, staff engagement, and national certification.
• Career path to leadership roles.

Mission Statement:

• We, St Joseph's Health, and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Vision:

• To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.

Core Values:

• In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal