Employment Type:Full timeShift:

Description:RN Resident - Unit D5

Eligible for recruitment bonus up to $8000 for qualified Graduate Nurses!!

Our graduate nurse residency and orientation program provides a strong supportive environment with resources and education to meet the individual needs of each new RN. We develop strong, confident nurses who adjust well to independent practice while gaining experience, time management and critical thinking skills. This unit is part of our new and advanced Virtual Connected Care™ Together Team nursing model that integrates experienced telemedicine RN ‘s into care assignments, thus helping with the workload. We offer a strong orientation program and opportunities for continued education and growth.  If you are looking for dynamic learning opportunities with complex medical treatments and continual advancements, then we invite you to join our team.

Unit D5 is a cardiovascular step-down unit caring for patients admitted for interventional cardiac procedures, medical cardiology, vascular surgery and the designated stroke unit. We serve patients with a variety of acute medical, cardiac, vascular and respiratory conditions. We monitor class I telemetry and manage cardiac drips.  

St. Joseph’s Health is an American Heart Association Cardiovascular Center of Excellence and was named Best Regional Hospital for 2019-2020 by U.S. News, Becker’s named St. Joseph’s Health in the Top 100 Hospitals in the U.S. for Heart Surgery and recognized as one of the 2020 Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health.

Specialized training includes CORE EKG class to monitor class II telemetry and stroke competency instruction.  We encourage and participate in the NICHE program for our geriatric population.  We incorporate a relationship based care team nursing model to meet the needs of the patient population.

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.Professional Relationships: Strong rapport with our interdisciplinary team including physicians/clinical providers, rehab services, pharmacy and nutritional services.Professional Development: Strong education program, generous tuition allowance and clinical ladder incentives. We encourage job share opportunities to enhance satisfaction and growth.Work/Life: Predictable scheduling options balance work/life/school calendars.Safety: Only local hospital to receive a Leapfrog A for safety.

What you will do:

Therapeutic nursing interventions and hands on skills including EKG monitoring, tube feeds, dressing changes and more. Patient education, goal setting, critical thinking and care planning.Care for and provide treatment modalities.Collaborative team approach: SNAP rounding daily with interdisciplinary team of physicians, clinical affiliates, medical social work, care managers, nutrition, Rehab services, spiritual care and pharmacy.

Responsibilities:

Ensures quality nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the New York Nurse Practice Act, National Standards of Practice, and Nursing and Clinical Service standards of care and practice.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. 

Career Path:

Clinical ladder advancement 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.

Education, Training, Experience, Certification and Licensure:

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with GN permit and/or eligibility for licensure, in the State of New York.Maintains current BLS/CPR certification.Participates in orientation, continuing education to maintain knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.  

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

Pay Range: $36.65/hr-$37.65/hr Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.