Registered Nurse - Thoracic Surgery

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* Employment Type:

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* Full time

** Shift:*
* Day Shift

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* Description:

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* Monday - Friday Days

104 Union Ave Suite 1001

Syracuse, NY 13203

MOC building 10th Floor

Assists with the daily operations of the practice by rooming of patients for office visits. Collects accurate data such as history from patient, review of medications, review of systems, and the chief complaint. Responsible for triage patient calls and relays accurate information to the physician and the patient. Responsible for patient and family teaching as directed by the physician and/or mid-level provider.

Documents exams dictated by the physician or mid-level provider in a precise and detailed manner. Performs tasks such as assisting with minor surgery, and recording accurate vital signs. Projects a positive image for the practice and acts as a role model for the mission of the practice. Maintains confidentiality at all times following HIPAA guidelines.

Position Highlights:

+ Shared Governance:
Open door guiding principle gives all our nurses a voice.

+ Professional Relationships:
Strong rapport with the care team of medical assistants, secretaries, LPN, and physician group.

+ Advancement:
Strong orientation program.

+ Work/Life:
Regular schedules to balance your work/life and school calendars.

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:

+ 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 and current licensure, or eligibility for licensure, in the State of New York.

+ Maintains current BLS/CPR certification.

+ Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains 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.

Supervised By:

+ Team Leader, Clinical Coordinator, Practice Manager, and Clinical Services/Nursing Administration.

Pay Range: $33.00 - $45.70

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran