Registered Nurse (RN) / Cardiac Procedural Holding (Per Diem)
About The Position
St. Vincent’s Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for Cardiac Procedural Holding on a per diem basis. The ideal candidate will possess a cardiac background with extensive orientation and telemetry knowledge. St. Vincent's Medical Center is committed to providing excellent care to its patients and its nurses, offering a range of benefits designed for personal and family well-being. The role involves providing direct nursing care, implementing and monitoring patient care plans, coordinating with various disciplines, and assessing discharge needs. The nurse will demonstrate the ability to assess patients' diverse needs and delegate care appropriately, while adhering to professional nursing standards. This position also involves participation in interdisciplinary rounds and professional growth activities.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
- Associate degree required, BSN preferred.
- Experience in cardiovascular nursing.
- Current Connecticut RN license.
- BLS certification by the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- Extensive orientation and telemetry knowledge.
- Two years of Medical-Surgical/Critical Care experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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 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.
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.00 after six months of employment.
- Up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleagues AND dependents.
- Loan forgiveness for qualifying existing student loans.
- Employee assistance and wellness programs include a strong focus on promoting mental health.
- Paid time off and health insurance packages.
- Free parking on-site.
- Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
