Registered Nurse Amb (RN) / Congestive Heart Failure Clinic (Per Diem)
About The Position
Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization. The Registered Nurse supports the Congestive Heart Failure Clinic by implementing and monitoring patient care plans, coordinating care across disciplines, carrying out physician and nursing orders, and assessing discharge-planning needs. The role involves individualized assessment and planning of care, delegation consistent with nursing personnel’s education and expertise, participation in interdisciplinary rounds, and ongoing professional development. Nursing practice reflects ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice, ANA Code of Ethics, and ANA Social Policy Statement.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
- Associate degree required.
- Current Connecticut RN license.
- BLS certification by the American Heart Association.
- Experience in cardiac care, critical care, or medical-surgical units.
- Strong diagnostic reasoning, attention to detail, ability to handle emergencies, and excellent communication skills for patient education.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Continuing education in cardiovascular care, diagnostic procedures, and ambulatory settings.
- Certifications such as Cardiac Vascular Nursing (CVN) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Responsibilities
- Implements and monitors patient care plans; monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
- Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines to support well-coordinated patient care.
- Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
- Assesses and coordinates patient discharge-planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
- Assesses patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and age-related needs to provide individualized care.
- Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel in line with their education and expertise to meet patient needs and maximize staff performance.
- Participates in daily interdisciplinary patient rounds and provides appropriate input based on knowledge of patient condition and desired outcomes.
- Develops, implements, and revises individualized plans of care.
- Participates in professional growth and development activities outside of patient care.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 after six months of employment.
- Up to 40% tuition discounts with partner institutions for colleagues and dependents.
- Loan forgiveness for qualifying existing student loans.
- Employee assistance and wellness programs, including a focus on mental health.
- Paid time off.
- Health insurance packages.
- Free on-site parking.
- Discounts on services, products, and optional coverages, including movie tickets, pet insurance, and travel.
- Opportunities to join Colleague Resource Groups.
- Automatic enrollment in the Nurse Residency Program for graduate RNs with less than one year of experience.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
