Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiology ICU
About The Position
This is a posting for Bliss 10i, a twelve-bed unit within Hartford HealthCare's Heart and Vascular Institute, the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit's population primarily consists of patients with myocardial infarctions, cardiogenic shock, advanced heart failure, and post-cardiac arrest. Registered Nurses (RNs) are trained in the use of specialized equipment to monitor and treat these patient populations. Some of these are: transvenous pacemakers, intra-aortic balloon pumps, temporary ventricular assist devices, pulmonary artery catheters, and targeted temperature management. The unit works closely with the Cardiac Catherization lab, Electrophysiology department, and the Cardiovascular Surgical Team. In critical care, our Registered Nurses (RNs) are highly skilled and trained; helping to provide expertise at the bedside and the highest quality care in the most compassionate way. The units heavily rely on a team-based mentality in which all healthcare team members work congruently to achieve the best outcomes based on the Hartford Healthcare values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity and Caring.
Requirements
- Current Connecticut Registered Nurse (RN) License.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school (BSN Required).
- BLS certification by the American Heart Association.
- ACLS certification.
- Proof of Arrhythmia Certification required prior to date of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum one year Telemetry experience strongly preferred.
- Previous Cardiology, Critical Care and/or Progressive Care experience preferred.
- In exceptional circumstances, candidates with an ASN/ADN may be considered for employment.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and treat patients with myocardial infarctions, cardiogenic shock, advanced heart failure, and post-cardiac arrest.
- Utilize specialized equipment such as transvenous pacemakers, intra-aortic balloon pumps, temporary ventricular assist devices, pulmonary artery catheters, and targeted temperature management.
- Collaborate with the Cardiac Catherization lab, Electrophysiology department, and the Cardiovascular Surgical Team.
- Provide expertise at the bedside and the highest quality care in the most compassionate way.
- Work congruently with all healthcare team members to achieve the best outcomes based on Hartford Healthcare values.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
