Responsibilities

Under the general guidance of the practice physicians and advanced practice providers, the RN is primarily responsible for care and coordination of Advanced Heart Failure patients in the outpatient setting. Serves as an important liaison for the Interdisciplinary team and community agencies. Facilitates patient transition from inpatient hospitalization and works closely with heart failure care coordinators. Performs direct patient care duties, patient education and triages patient phone calls. Maintains current knowledge of medical diagnoses and therapeutics in the subspecialties of Cardiology, LVAD therapy and heart transplant. Current Registered Nurse licensure, ACLS and CPR Certifications required. 3 year’s experience desired; with at least 2 of those in cardiology. Requires excellent clinical, communication and organizational skills. Requires multitasking and critical analysis. Must be able to function independently within the limits of the position. Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team.

Qualifications

Requires a Diploma, Associate or Bachelor's degree from an accredited Nursing Program and an active New York State RN license in good standing. Applicants will have a minimum of 3 years of RN experience. This position utilizes expert skill and knowledge to deliver nursing care, directs others, and assumes the role as a care coordinator or preceptor.

How To Apply

Current University of Rochester employees need only submit a resume to NursingRecruitment@urmc.rochester.edu. All other interested applicants should apply online or submit a resume to Nursing Recruitment, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 619-19, Rochester, NY 14642, or fax resume to 585.756.5882.

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Pay Range

Pay Range: $ 36.37 - $ 47.28 Hourly

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Location: Cardiovascular Nursing
Full/Part Time:
Schedule: FT position available