Department: Cardiac - Cardiac Step Down Unit (4400)

Location: Rochester General Hospital 

Hours Per Week: Full-Time (36 hours per week)

Schedule: Nights, Every Other Weekend, Every Other Holiday

Preferred Experience: Telemetry, Step Down, Acute Care, Cardiac

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.

Join our Cardiothoracic Step-Down Unit, a high-acuity telemetry unit caring for patients recovering from open-heart and thoracic surgeries, including those with Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs). As a step-down from the CTICU, the unit offers a consistent, specialized cardiac patient population with occasional overflow from cardiac medicine.

All RNs receive comprehensive LVAD training during orientation, making this an excellent opportunity for nurses seeking to develop critical care skills in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

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 RN experience preferred.