Registered Nurse RN Congestive Heart Failure
About The Position
Position Purpose At Saint Francis Hospital the Congestive Heart Failure Unit provides care to adults with a variety of medical diagnoses, including, but not limited to, cardiac conditions such as AFIB, CAD, STEMI, pacemaker, ICD placements and soon LVADs. Our newly renovated 32 bed unit is a nationally recognized Center Of Excellence for Heart Failure. Primary patient diagnosis on this unit is acute or chronic CHF. What you will do In this critical role you will be part of a collaborative team, play an active part in unit shared decision making, and enjoy practice autonomy using nurse driven protocols. You will provides specialized care to patients with congestive heart failure. Monitors cardiac status, fluid balance, and symptoms; administers and manages cardiac medications; coordinates care with interdisciplinary teams; educates patients and families on disease management; and responds to acute changes to prevent decompensation and reduce readmissions.
Requirements
- Education: Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program.
- Licensure: Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse RN in Connecticut.
Nice To Haves
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN degree preferred.
- Experience: Acute care, Medical-Surgical, Congestive Heart Failure experience preferred.
- Certification: ACLS preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides specialized care to patients with congestive heart failure.
- Monitors cardiac status, fluid balance, and symptoms
- Administers and manages cardiac medications
- Coordinates care with interdisciplinary teams
- Educates patients and families on disease management
- Responds to acute changes to prevent decompensation and reduce readmissions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
