RN-Invasive Interventional Cardio Thoracic Surgery Job in Buffalo 14220, New York US

 COMPANY INFORMATION

“Catholic Health is a Leader in Cardiac Care”

The Heart Center at Mercy Hospital brings together the most advanced

cardiovascular care and leading-edge medical technology, offering

patients world-class treatment, comfort and convenience. Led by the

 area’s finest cardiology team, the Heart center is staffed by experienced

 doctors and nurses who are committed to bringing the nation’s best

medical practices to their patients – every time, every day.

(EOE M/F/D/V).

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

 “RN – Invasive Interventional

Cardio Thoracic Surgery”

Coordinates total nursing care for the peri-operative cardiothoracic

 patient by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating.  Participates

in patient and family teaching. Performs duties as scrub nurse or circulating

nurse.  Provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary, nursing and

other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing

practice in the surgical setting.  Participates in performance

 improvement initiatives.

 

SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Maintains a current New York State Professional license

Recent Cardiac Surgery experience required 2 year minimum

 

EXPERIENCE

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, and adheres to hospital policies and procedures.

 

Has an obligation to conserve supplies, equipment and time

 in a cost-effective environment.

 

 BENEFITS 

Catholic Health strives to accommodate the needs of its associates by

offering a variety of comprehensive benefit coverage options.

 

·          Health/Prescription Drug

·          Dental

·          Vision

·          Flexible Spending Accounts

·          Optional Life Insurance

·          Long Term Disability

 

Basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage is

provided at no cost to eligible associates.

 

Benefits eligible associates accrue paid time off (PTO) for vacation, holidays,

personal, and short-term sick time, as well as long term sick hours in the event

of an extended illness or injury.

 

Catholic Health sponsors 2 types of retirement arrangements. A defined benefit

pension plan, which is 100% paid by the employer, is offered to associates who

meet the eligibility requirements. A voluntary 403 (b) plan, which is available to all

associates immediately upon hire, is available to further assist you in retirement

planning.