Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Currently offering up to $10,000 in recruitment bonuses for qualified energetic RN’s who are passionate about our nursing profession. We are looking for experienced nurses to join our highly specialized Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU). 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! Opportunities include Growing Mechanical Support Program (ECMO and Impella), Advanced Modality training (Impella, IABP, VAD, Impella and ECMO) and cross training opportunities within the service line. 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, part time or per diem shifts.

Our Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) is a 20 bed, state of the art unit caring for patients after open heart and vascular surgery. Specialized training includes CORE EKG classes, balloon pump, ECMO, CRRT, VAD, Impella, Open Heart, Critical Event Management Training (CEMT), Ventilator/Respiratory class, PD. We incorporate a primary care nursing model with a team approach to meet the needs of the patient population. Join this BEACON Award winning staff for an amazing experience in patient care.

Organization Highlights:

• Recognized Leader: First Magnet Designated Hospital in Syracuse, highlighting our professional nursing staff. Only local hospital to receive a Leapfrog A for safety.
• Shared Governance: Unit practice counsel and open-door guiding principle gives all our nurses a voice. Gemba rounding with administration.
• Professional Relationships: Strong rapport with all members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Advancement: Strong orientation program and generous tuition allowance.
• Work/Life: Predictive, patterned scheduling to balance your work/life and school calendars.

What you will do:

• Therapeutic med/surge nursing interventions and hands on skills including class I telemetry, cardiac drips, post open heart care, respiratory/ventilation support and more.
• Patient education, goal setting, critical thinking and care planning.
• Collaborative team approach: SNAP rounds daily. Vent rounds with interdisciplinary team.
• Provide excellent care and practice per clinical services standards of care guidelines.
• Utilizing the Nursing Process, plans, directs and supervises the care of patients in addition to being involved in the provision of direct care of patients and families.
• Participate in precepting and mentoring students and new staff.

Education, Training, Experience, Certification and Licensure:

• Registered Professional Nurse Licensure in the State of New York.
• One-year Critical Care Experience required.
• **Graduate Nurses or RN’s with less than 1 year of experience please apply to the GN residency postings.
• Maintains current BLS/CPR and ACLS certification.
• Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.
• Cross training opportunities are encouraged.

Career Advancement Opportunities:

• Clinical ladder advancement and pay with experience, staff engagement, and national certification.

• Career advancement to leadership roles as team leader, preceptor, mentor, coordinator/management.

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 by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are.

Work Environment and Hazards:

• Clinical setting. Exposure Class I

Physical Demands:

• Medium work: must be able to lift 25 pounds frequently; occasionally lifting maximum of 50 pounds. Will require ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, squat and reach.

Work Contact Group:

• All services, medical staff, patients, visitors, and various regulatory and professional agencies.

Supervised By:

• Team Leader, Clinical Coordinator, Unit Manager, and Clinical Services/Nursing Administration.

Trinity Health's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health employs about 133,000 colleagues at dozens of hospitals and hundreds of health centers in 22 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Trinity Health's dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.