Registered Nurse Cardiovascular ICU MHB

Company: Catholic Health System
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

Job DescriptionFacility: Mercy Hospital of BuffaloStatus: Full TimeWork Schedule: Evenings Nights with Weekend and Holiday RotationBargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: NoHours:6:30p-6:45aShift: Shift 3:FTE: 0.940000:Summary:Coordinates the nursing care for patients by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating. Participates in patient and family teaching. Provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary, nursing and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the Critical Care Unit.Responsibilities:EDUCATION* Graduate from an accredited Registered Professional Nursing Program, BSN preferred* Current registration as registered nurse in New York State* Current BLS validation* Current ACLS validation* Completion of critical care course or successful challenge of BKAT and Cardiac Rhythm exam* One (1) year critical care experience* New hires will complete and maintain the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) within 12 months from date of hire with recertification every two (2) years.* Current employees will complete and maintain the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) within 12 months from 4/1/17 with recertification every two (2) years.If no applicants have critical care experience, the applicants meeting the following criteria will be considered next:* Graduate from an accredited Registered Professional Nursing Program, BSN preferred* Current registration as registered nurse in New York State* Current BLS validation* Current ACLS validation* Completion of critical care course within six (6) months and Cardiac Rhythm exam (if not already completed)* One (1) year telemetry experience* New hires will complete and maintain the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) within 12 months from date of hire with recertification every two (2) years.* Current employees will complete and maintain the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) within 12 months from 4/1/17 with recertification every two (2) years.If no applicants have telemetry experience, the applicants meeting the following criteria will be considered next:* Graduate from an accredited Registered Professional Nursing Program, BSN preferred* Current registration as registered nurse in New York State* Current BLS validation* ACLS validation within six (6) months* Successful completion of critical care course and Cardiac Rhythm course within six (6) months* One (1) year medical/surgical nursing* New hires will complete and maintain the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) within 12 months from date of hire with recertification every two (2) years.* Current employees will complete and maintain the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) within 12 months from 4/1/17 with recertification every two (2) years.If no applicants meet the above criteria, the following criteria will be considered next:Graduate from an accredited Registered Professional Nursing Program, BSN preferredCurrent registration as registered nurse in New York State* Current BLS validation* ACLS validation within six (6) months* Successful completion of critical care course and Cardiac Rhythm course within six (6)months* No previous experience* New hires will complete and maintain the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) within 12 months from date of hire with recertification every two (2) years.* Current employees will complete and maintain the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) within 12 months from 4/1/17 with recertification every two (2) years.KNOWLEDGE,SKILL AND ABILITY* Participates in educational conferences and upgrades and maintains professional knowledge and skills related to the area of responsibility, maintains confidentiality, understands the legal aspects of the job function, adheres to hospital policies and procedures.* Role includes a variety of problems to be solved under general guidelines, and calls for a variety of decisions, some of which are complex and must be referred to a resource person.* Assists in directing a small group of employees performing similar or related tasks of a semi-skilled nature. Instructs employees, assigns, evaluates performance and maintains efficiency of staff assigned to her/him.* Has obligations to conserve supplies, equipment and time in a cost-effective environment.

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