Work with our nationally recognized, elite team, one of only eight hospitals in the nation to be named a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American Heart Association. Being part of a nationally ranked team is extremely rewarding.

M-F Day shift - no holidays or weekends!

The Registered Nurse for Structural Heart Program is a dynamic role that contributes to the operational goals of the structural heart program within the Cardiovascular Lab. The primary goal is to promote and support an environment of excellent patient care and meet registry guidelines. The RN is a liaison with the offices in coordinating pre-hospital and hospital care to patients undergoing TAVR, mitral clip, PFO and watchman procedures.

A candidate for this role should be comfortable working with providers, delivering patient care, managing workload, and collaborating with the structural heart team.

Organization Highlights:

Recognized Leader: First Magnet Designated Hospital in Syracuse, highlighting our professional nursing staff.
Shared Governance: Unit practice counsel and open-door guiding principle gives all our nurses a voice.
Professional Relationships: Strong rapport with the hospitalist physician group.
Advancement: Strong orientation program and generous tuition allowance.
Work/Life: Patterned, predictive scheduling options to balance your work/life and school calendars.
We encourage job share opportunities to enhance satisfaction and growth.
Participate in precepting and mentoring students and new staff.

What you will do:

Collaboration with physicians and office staff on coordination of patient care, patient education and patient follow up. This includes calling for medical records, organizing chart and assist with scheduling patient for diagnostic testing and surgery.

Provide patient communication and education including pre and post procedure phone check in.
Order entry in electronic health record.
Chart compilation of medical records.

Ensures data collection and compliance with registry requirements and all healthcare standards established by various licensing, regulatory, and accreditation bodies.
Assist with identifying areas of strength and areas needing improvement utilizing data provided.
Develop material to educate and promote the programs within the community and surrounding areas.
Collaborate with unit leadership to provide formal feedback for registries and governing bodies through performance development process.
Collaborate with unit leadership to achieve organizational and department quality improvement and outcome-based initiatives.
Participate in patient care activities as determined by unit needs.

Responsibilities:

Maintains a working knowledge of policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

Maintain the prescribed workload including committee responsibilities.
Maintain clinical competencies per department policy.
Ensure 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.

Education, Training, Experience, Certification and Licensure:

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required with 1-2 years’ progressive experience in the cardiology/ICU, Interventional Cardiology field.
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and current licensure as a Registered Nurse in New York State.
Demonstrated high clinical competence and ability to work in a team situation with other professionals and carry out responsibilities with minimal supervision
Commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork, relationship-based care and EBP.
Commitment to, and knowledge of, primary care and community health.
Chronic disease education and management experience.
Working knowledge of computers, keyboarding, and various programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Maintain, BLS and ACLS certifications.

Career Path:

Clinical ladder advancement with experience, and national certification opportunities.
Career advancement to senior leadership roles such as Coordinator, Manager, Director or Administrative roles.

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.
May be required to provide primary care nursing services in a variety of settings.

Work Contact Group:

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

Supervised By:

Unit Coordinator/Director.

Pay Range: $35.80 - $53.70

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

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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