Registered Nurse (RN) / Electrophysiology
About The Position
St. Vincent’s Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for its Electrophysiology department. The ideal candidate will have a cardiac background with extensive orientation and telemetry knowledge. RNs with experience from ED, ICU or Cardiology are a must. St. Vincent’s Medical Center is committed to providing excellent care to its patients and its nurses, offering a comprehensive benefits package designed for personal and family well-being. The hospital is a twice-designated Magnet hospital, a Level 2 Trauma Center, and part of the rapidly growing Hartford HealthCare system, serving over 37,000 employees across Connecticut.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school
- Associate degree required; BSN preferred.
- Current Connecticut RN license
- BLS certification by the American Heart Association
- Minimum 2 years of ICU, ED, "intra-procedure nurse”, cardiology RN experience a must.
- Must commit to passing the orientation process full-time until sign off.
Nice To Haves
- Cardiac background
- Extensive orientation and telemetry knowledge
- BSN preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
- Implements and monitors patient care plans.
- Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
- Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
- Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
- Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess patients and to identify physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and age-related needs in order to provide individualized care to the patient.
- Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel consistent with their level of education and expertise in order to meet patients' needs and to maximize staff performance.
- Participates in daily interdisciplinary patient rounds. Demonstrates knowledge of patients' condition and is able to provide appropriate input to meet desired outcomes for the appropriate patient population.
- Reflects ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice (2015), ANA Code of Ethics (2015), and ANA Social Policy Statement (2015).
- Develops, implements and revises individualized plans of care.
- Participates in activities for professional growth and development outside of patient care.
- Other Duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Automatic enrollment into the Nurse Residency Program for all graduate RNs with less than one year of experience.
- Bridge to Residency (B2R) Program (partnered with a coach to support successful completion of the NCLEX exam).
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.00 after six months of employment
- Up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleague AND dependents.
- Loan forgiveness for qualifying existing student loans.
- Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health.
- Paid time off
- Health insurance packages.
- Free parking on-site.
- Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!
- Opportunities to join Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
