Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiology E4 (Per Diem)

Hartford Healthcare • Norwich, CT

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About The Position

Backus Hospital’s E4 Cardiology Telemetry is a 28-bed unit and the central cardiac monitoring site for the inpatient floors. The team of nursing and healthcare professionals provides patient- and family-centered care in a supportive environment focused on caring and healing.

The Registered Nurse demonstrates clinical competence by using the nursing process and developing a synergistic nurse-patient relationship. The nurse assesses and identifies patient problems and needs, establishes a plan of care, and implements and evaluates the care provided to patients.

Requirements

• Graduate of a school of Nursing.
• One year of RN experience and/or successful completion of the Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program.
• Current unrestricted license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire.
• Obtain and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications within 90 days of hire.
• Pass the dysrhythmia test within three months of hire.
• Pass the BKAT with a score of 80% or complete a critical care course within one year of hire.
• Obtain and maintain department-specific certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in this clinical area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and identify their problems and needs.
• Establish a plan of care.
• Implement and evaluate care provided to patients.
• Use the nursing process and develop a synergistic nurse-patient relationship.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.
• Opportunities for career development and growth.

What This Job Offers

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