Catholic Health System

Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiothoracic ICU

Catholic Health System$117K — $160K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Passion for working in a Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU)
  • 1+ years of experience in Critical Care Unit (CCU, ICU, CTICU, CVICU, etc.), with open heart patient experience preferred
  • 1+ years of cardiac step-down experience preferred
  • Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree or enrolled in a BSN program
  • New York Registered Nurse (RN) License & Registration required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required; Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Recover and assess patients post-open-heart surgery
  • Monitor and document patient progress and care
  • Administer medication as required
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes
  • Cross-train between the CTICU and the Intermediate Care Unit
  • Advocate for patients and provide emotional support and education

Benefits

  • Generous benefits package including tuition assistance
  • Defined benefit pension plan
  • Supportive culture for professional and educational growth
Full Job Description
Job Details

Our Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) RN's:
  • Recover, assess, monitor, administer medication, document progress, and manage overall care for patients who have undergone open-heart surgery
  • Partner with an interdisciplinary team including, but not limited to, attending physicians, registered nurses (RN), and ancillary staff to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction.
  • Cross-train between the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) and the Intermediate Care Unit
  • Advocate for and build meaningful relationships with patients and their loved ones through safety intervention, emotional support and education.

What you'll bring:
  • Passion for the CTICU
  • 1+ years of experience in a Critical Care Unit (CCU, ICU, CTICU, CVICU, etc.), experience with open heart patients a plus
  • 1+ years cardiac step-down experience preferred
  • Education: Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree
  • Will consider Associates Degree if enrolled in an accredited BSN program
  • Licensure: New York Registered Nurse (RN) License & Registration
  • Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) required, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required, Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) preferred

*New Grads hired for this role will be entered in a residency program.

Posted Salary Range

USD $56.36 - USD $77.34 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

About Catholic Health System

Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. The system is comprised of four hospitals, including Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Kenmore Mercy Hospital, and Sisters of Charity Hospital, as well as several other healthcare facilities. Catholic Health is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.
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