42800 – Cardiac Intensive Care (CICU) – Registered Nurse 2, Inpatient

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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500428 CICU CardiacICU Nursing/SMH

Work Shift:

UR - Rotating (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCA 215 H

Compensation Range:

$37.93 - $49.31

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under the direction of leadership, is accountable for provision of competent direct patient care based on established standards. Contributes to unit activities and supports enhancement of the care delivery system at the unit level. Supports peers in the delivery of patient care services and assumes an expanded role which may include charge nurse, preceptor, and committee member responsibilities.

FT positions available, D/E/N, 8 & 12 hour shifts, holidays and weekends per unit policy

The Cardiac Intensive Care Unit offers a unique and exciting opportunity for experienced nurses. Our team provides state of the art “Heart Care” to all of Upstate and the North Country. Our unit specializes in patients requiring mechanical circulatory support devices, high risk cardiac surgery, left ventricular assist devices as well as heart transplants. Nurses in the CICU are supported by 24/7 coverage of advanced practice providers creating a strong relationship with opportunities for developing critical thinking skills and autonomy. With our established Acute Shock program, nurses in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit are trained to manage patients requiring mechanical circulatory support devices including Impella, Intra-Aortic balloon pump, and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO). Nurses in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit have the unique opportunity of joining the Adult Critical Care Transport Team and Acute Shock Team. Our nurses are prepared to care for this highly specialized patient population through a one-of-a-kind orientation process proven to foster successful nurses. Our hospital has been recognized with the Center of Excellence Gold level for Excellence in Life Support for patients requiring ECMO by the national Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO). Don’t miss the opportunity to be a member of this growing multidisciplinary team.

At least 1 year of RN experience required.

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