Registered Nurse (RN), ECG unit SH, Per Diem
About The Position
At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career. Sharon Hospital is a 78-bed general hospital located in northwestern Connecticut, a region that offers an inspiring balance between work and life. We provide a full range of services, including bariatric surgery, cancer care, cardiology, emergency care, neurosciences, orthopedics, stroke care, surgical services and women’s services. Our accolades include: The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety American Heart Association - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award Vizient Quality Leadership Award Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) - 5-Star Rating At Sharon Hospital, we pride ourselves on creating a culture of family caring for family. Our message to every patient, visitor, and caregiver is, “We’re here for you.” We are a community of caring hearts, providing compassionate care in a warm, friendly, and supportive environment. The region surrounding our campus is an ideal place to enjoy quality living as you pursue opportunities and make lifelong connections. Summary: Provides direct patient care in the Cardiopulmonary Department. Evaluates, educates and prepares patients for various procedures (stress test, TEE, echos, EKG and holter monitor). Assists in performance of various procedures by assessing and monitoring patients and giving medication ordered by the physician. Also assists in providing RN coverage in the imaging department on an as needed basis. Monitors patients during exercise sessions and procedures. Nursing responsibilities focus on the preventive and restorative healthcare needs of the cardiovascular patient. Provides patient education on disease entities, cardiac risk factors, behavior modification. Communicates with the the patient’s physician about changes in the patient's clinical condition including laboratory tests and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in the patient’s condition and response to treatment. Participates in performance improvement and CQI activities.
Requirements
- CT State RN license.
- BLS and ACLS required.
- Two or more years recent experience in critical care/cardiac care.
Nice To Haves
- Nursing certification
- BSN
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care in the Cardiopulmonary Department.
- Evaluates, educates and prepares patients for various procedures (stress test, TEE, echos, EKG and holter monitor).
- Assists in performance of various procedures by assessing and monitoring patients and giving medication ordered by the physician.
- Assists in providing RN coverage in the imaging department on an as needed basis.
- Monitors patients during exercise sessions and procedures.
- Nursing responsibilities focus on the preventive and restorative healthcare needs of the cardiovascular patient.
- Provides patient education on disease entities, cardiac risk factors, behavior modification.
- Communicates with the the patient’s physician about changes in the patient's clinical condition including laboratory tests and symptomatology.
- Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in the patient’s condition and response to treatment.
- Participates in performance improvement and CQI activities.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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