Registered Nurse Amb (RN) / Congestive Heart Failure Clinic (Per Diem)
About The Position
Provides direct nursing care in accordance with the healthcare organization’s established policies, procedures, and protocols. The nurse assesses patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and age-related needs and develops individualized care plans. The position coordinates care with physicians and other disciplines, supports patient discharge planning, and contributes to interdisciplinary rounds and professional development. This per-diem role is with the Congestive Heart Failure Clinic at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, Connecticut. St. Vincent’s is a Magnet-designated teaching hospital and part of Hartford HealthCare.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
- Associate degree required.
- Current Connecticut RN license.
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
- Experience in cardiac care, critical care, or medical-surgical units.
- Strong diagnostic reasoning and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle emergencies.
- Excellent communication skills for patient education.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Continuing education in cardiovascular care, diagnostic procedures, and ambulatory settings is valuable.
- Cardiac Vascular Nursing (CVN) certification can enhance qualifications.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification can enhance qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Implement and monitor patient care plans; monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
- Coordinate care among disciplines to support well-coordinated patient care.
- Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
- Assess and coordinate patient discharge-planning needs with the healthcare team.
- Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and age-related needs to provide individualized care.
- Delegate aspects of care to nursing personnel in accordance with their education and expertise.
- Participate in daily interdisciplinary patient rounds and provide appropriate input to support desired outcomes.
- Develop, implement, and revise individualized plans of care.
- Follow the ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice, ANA Code of Ethics, and ANA Social Policy Statement.
- Participate in professional growth and development activities outside of patient care.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 after six months of employment.
- Tuition discounts of up to 40% with partner institutions for colleagues and dependents.
- Loan forgiveness for qualifying existing student loans.
- Employee assistance and wellness programs, including a focus on mental health.
- Paid time off.
- Health insurance packages.
- Free on-site parking.
- Discounts on services, products, and optional coverages.
- Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs).
- Automatic enrollment in the Nurse Residency Program for graduate RNs with less than one year of experience.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
