Registered Nurse - Cardiac Step Down
Company: Rochester Regional Health
Location: Ontario Center
Posted on: January 9, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Registered Nurse - Cardiac Step Down Unit Department:
Cardiac - Cardiac Step Down Unit (4400) Location: Rochester General
Hospital Hours Per Week: Part-Time (24 hours per week) Schedule:
DAY/EVENING/NIGHT, Every Other Weekend, Every Other Holiday
SUMMARY: As a Registered Nurse (RN), you’re the engine and the
heart of patient care at Rochester Regional Health. You make a
positive difference every single day in the lives of our patients,
their family members and visitors – going above and beyond to meet
their needs with courtesy, kindness, respect and compassion. Join
our Cardiothoracic Step-Down Unit , a high-acuity telemetry unit
caring for patients recovering from open-heart and thoracic
surgeries, including those with Left Ventricular Assist Devices
(LVADs) . As a step-down from the CTICU, the unit offers a
consistent, specialized cardiac patient population with occasional
overflow from cardiac medicine. All RNs receive comprehensive LVAD
training during orientation, making this an excellent opportunity
for nurses seeking to develop critical care skills in a supportive,
team-oriented environment. RESPONSIBILITIES: · Provides
high-quality, patient-centered, clinical care · Performs initial
and ongoing assessment of the patient, utilizing appropriate data
(i.e. physical, psychological, educational and risk-screen data
appropriate for the chronological / developmental age of the
patient). · Communicates and documents assessment of patient with
the interdisciplinary team. Utilizes all available resources in
order to meet the needs of the patient and family. · Develops and
documents plan of care, treatment and services which is
individualized and appropriate for the patient needs, strengths,
limitations and goals. · Complies with organizational policies,
procedures and protocols including policies governing safety,
medication administration and documentation. · Revises plan of care
based on ongoing evaluations and updates documentation
appropriately. · Completes at least one clinical research
utilization (CRU) form for submission to Nursing Research
Department utilizing a research article from the last 5 years from
research performed in the United States. COMPLIANCE: · Completes a
minimum of 5 nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per
year. · Completes mandatory in-services and health screens in
timely manner. · Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: · Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing
· Registered Nurse license in New York State. · Basic Life Support
(BLS) certification. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: · Bachelor’s Degree
in Nursing preferred. · At least 6 months RN experience preferred.
EDUCATION: AS: Nursing (Required) LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: BLS -
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart
Association (AHA), RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education
Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds
of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently,
and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly
to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific
requirements of the department for further specifications on
experience and educational expectations, including continuing
education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a
prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will
be considered for accommodations. PAY RANGE: $38.66 - $51.91 CITY:
Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14621 The listed base pay range is a good
faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful
full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible
for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors
including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal
equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed,
religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical
conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic
characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran
status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Keywords: Rochester Regional Health, Irondequoit , Registered Nurse - Cardiac Step Down, Healthcare , Ontario Center, New York
