Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular ICU

Sign‐On Bonus

Up to a $25,000 sign‐on bonus for candidates who meet eligibility criteria.

What You'll Do

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• Assess, plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate nursing care for a group of patients
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• Serve as a primary or accountable nurse based on unit needs
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• Educate patients and families on health promotion and disease management
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• Safely administer medications according to UHS policies
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• Support effective resource utilization, including staffing, time, and supplies
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• Comply with all nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and UHS policies
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• Participate in Nursing Shared Governance, Unit Council, and improvement initiatives
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• Contribute to peer review, evidence‐based practice, and quality improvement
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• Provide support and guidance to new employees and students
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• Perform Charge Nurse or Shift Coordinator responsibilities when assigned
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• Engage in ongoing professional development, continuing education, and mandatory training
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• Participate in the Clinical Ladder Program as your expertise grows
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What We're Looking For

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• A compassionate, empathetic RN who values exceptional patient‐centered care
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• An open‐minded, eager‐to‐learn nurse who thrives in a high‐acuity CVICU environment
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• A strong team player who values communication, collaboration, and shared success
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• A professional who upholds the New York State Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code of Ethics, and UHS standards
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• A flexible, accountable RN committed to excellence and continuous growth
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Education & Experience

Minimum Required:

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• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
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Preferred:

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• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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• Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting
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Licensure & Certifications

Minimum Required:

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• Current New York State Registered Nurse License
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Preferred:

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• CCRN certification
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• Additional skills certifications as required (e.g., ACLS, PALS, TNCC)
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Work Environment

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• Work is performed in an office environment and patient care areas which require working in proximity to other employees and patients. Rooms are air conditioned and heated.
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• Frequent walking, standing, bending and lifting.
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• Fast paced environment with frequent interruptions.
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• Exposure to equipment cleaning solutions and disinfectants.
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• PPE (Eyewear, Masks, Face shields, Shoe covers, and Gloves) as required by UHS Hospitals Infection Control policies.
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Age of Patients Served

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• All Age Groups
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HIPAA Roles‐Based Access to Patient Information

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• All ‐ Access to patient information, including restricted information ‐ Level 4
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Staff Supervised

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• Not Applicable
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