Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Laboratory Adult

Hartford Healthcare•Norwich, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Nurses work in collaborative environments with strong interdisciplinary teams, focused on a patient centered care model in a richly diverse work space. Under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse Manager, the registered nurse utilizes evidence based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, policies and procedures of the hospital and as directed by the medical staff. The registered nurse who through knowledge and ability uses the nursing process to develop a plan of care which includes standards of practice to meet the physical, emotional spiritual, cultural and educational needs of the patient and family.

Requirements

Graduate of a school of nursing
One (1) year RN experience
Current unrestricted license in good standing to practice as Registered Nurse in State of CT
Ability to obtain and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), certifications within 90 days of hire and ability to maintain department specific certifications
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire
Basic knowledge of Nursing principles and practices.
Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions.
Communicates effectively in order to provide technical or complex information as well as instruction.
Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with departments, employees, physicians, managers and patients.
Ability to handle multiple priorities, be flexible and a team player.
Ability to work in a stressful environment.
Commitment to customer service.
Basic computer knowledge in order to enter/retrieve data.
Requires high level of analytical ability in order to gather and interpret information from various sources.
Able to take the appropriate action in response to changes, circumstances, problems and/or emergency situations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Nice To Haves

BSN or MSN preferred
two (2) or more years in this specific clinical area preferred

Responsibilities

Utilizes evidence based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, policies and procedures of the hospital and as directed by the medical staff.
Uses the nursing process to develop a plan of care which includes standards of practice to meet the physical, emotional spiritual, cultural and educational needs of the patient and family.