Registered Nurse - Unit D5, Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit

Company: St. Joseph's Health
Location: Syracuse
Posted on: June 15, 2026

Job Description:

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Night Shift Description: Now is the time to join our exceptional & resilient team known for quality care and excellent outcomes. We are offering 10,000.00 bonus for experienced RN's who join us. This unit is part of our new and advanced Virtual Connected Care Together Team nursing model that integrates experienced telemedicine RN 's into care assignments, thus helping with the workload. We offer a strong orientation program and opportunities for continued education and growth. Schedules include 8-hour Evening, 8-hour Night (or Rotate 8 E/N), 12D/12N Rotation, 12-hour Night and Baylor positions (higher base pay rate). This team is dedicated to patient care and each other. If your passion is nursing, you'll love working with us!Unit D5 is a cardiovascular step-down unit caring for patients admitted for interventional cardiac procedures, medical cardiology, vascular surgery and the designated stroke unit. We serve patients with a variety of acute medical, cardiac, vascular and respiratory conditions. We monitor class I telemetry and manage cardiac drips. Specialized training includes CORE EKG classes and stroke certification. St. Joseph's Health is an American Heart Association Cardiovascular Center of Excellence and was named Best Regional Hospital for by U.S. News, Becker's named St. Joseph's Health in the Top 100 Hospitals in the U.S. for Heart Surgery and recognized as one of the 2020 Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health.
Organization Highlights:
Our Trinity Health Culture: Our staff know, understand, incorporate & demonstrate our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, through their actions, behaviors, practices & decisions.
Leadership & Shared Governance: We believe in empowering our team members through open communication. We offer w eekly Standout Check-Ins - ensuring leaders are accessible and engaged. Unit Practice Councils - encouraging collaboration and shared decision-making. Open-Door Guiding Principle - fostering transparency and inclusivity . Every employee has a voice, and we are committed to creating a supportive environment where leadership is accessible, and teamwork thrives.
Well-Being: Professional & healthy atmosphere. Our staff are supported by a variety of resources for physical and mental health including an onsite 24 hr. fitness center free of charge.
Professional Development: Strong education program, generous tuition allowance and clinical ladder incentives. We encourage job share opportunities to enhance satisfaction and growth.
Work/Life: Negotiate a shift and schedule that works for you and allows options to balance work/life/school calendars.
Safety: Practice in a safe environment with on campus parking for only $6 per pay.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for collaboration, communication & facilitation of optimal provision of care with assistance of computerized &/or digital platform that supports the daily management of care.
Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring & evaluation of the patient's plan of care from admission to discharge.
Utilize clinical knowledge, critical thinking skills & the principles of case management & adult education to coordinate, implement & support the plan of care.
Ensure a seamless, effective, efficient transition of care across the continuum.
Monitor quality metrics specific to the department & ensure complete & accurate documentation in the patient record.
Act as 1) mentor; 2) clinician; 3) educator; 4) consultant/collaborator; and 5) navigator.
Education, Training, Experience, Certification and Licensure:
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure in the State of New York with at least 1 year of experience.
Baccalaureate Degree in the Science of Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited school of nursing preferred, according to NYS requirements.
BSN required for level 4 RN hires
GN's or RN's with Specialty credentialing & educational degree according to clinical nursing practice specialty area preferred.
Maintains all licensures and certifications according to NYS regulations and specialty area requirements.
Participates in continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.
Career Advancement Opportunities:
Clinical ladder advancement with experience, staff engagement, and national certification.
Career path to leadership roles.
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.
Work Environment and Hazards:
Clinical office setting. Exposure Class I
Physical Demands:
Occasional exposure to conditions which may be considered particularly disagreeable to sight, touch, sound, smell & tastes; May encounter fumes, orders, dusts, mists & gases, along with biohazards / hazards (mechanical, electrical, burns, chemicals, radiation, sharp objects, etc.); Occasionally subject to noise, infectious waste, diseases & conditions.
Includes the need to be physically & mentally capable to perform nursing processes.
Work Contact Group:
All services, medical staff, patients, visitors, and various regulatory and professional agencies.
Supervised By:
Team Leader, Clinical Coordinator, Unit Manager, and Clinical Services/Nursing Administration.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature & level of work being performed by persons assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties so assigned.
Pay Range: $38.75-$54.85
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.

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