Staff RN - Cardiology, Outpatient Days FT

Stamford Health • Stamford, CT

2d • $41 - $65 • Onsite

About The Position

Stamford Health is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for its Outpatient Cardiology Unit on the day shift, Monday through Friday. The RN coordinates and delivers patient care using the Nursing Process and established standards of practice, within state and federal guidelines. The role provides direct, patient-centered care and advocates for patients while working collaboratively with patients, families, and healthcare teams. It may include supervising non-RN personnel, serving as a resource to ancillary staff, supervising unit activities when assigned as charge nurse or clinical coordinator, and precepting new staff or students when requested.

The RN assesses patients’ physical and psychosocial conditions, develops and communicates plans of care, provides education, evaluates outcomes and readiness for discharge or continuing care, and revises plans or refers patients for additional services as appropriate. The position also involves accurate and timely documentation, safe medication and treatment practices, effective communication, maintaining equipment and supplies, and participation in performance improvement, risk management, research, regulatory readiness, and organizational initiatives. The RN is expected to follow hospital policies and professional standards, complete required training, and take responsibility for ongoing professional development.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Valid Registered Nurse license in Connecticut.
• BLS certification.
• Maintain a minimum of 6 contact hours annually.
• Minimum of 2 years of previous experience in a similar position.

Nice To Haves

• BSN strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver patient care using the Nursing Process and established standards of practice within state and federal guidelines.
• Provide direct care to a select group of patients and advocate on their behalf.
• Assess patients’ physical and psychosocial conditions throughout the continuum of care.
• Develop and communicate patient care plans that address patient issues and proposed interventions.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare teams to implement plans of care.
• Provide education after assessing the learning needs of patients and families.
• Supervise non-RN personnel, serve as a resource to ancillary staff, and supervise unit activities when assigned to a charge or clinical coordinator role.
• Precept new staff or students when requested.
• Coordinate and lead groups when scheduled, document daily group notes, and complete Activity Therapy Assessments and ongoing treatment plans in the absence of the Activities Therapist.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare team members and related departments, and maintain effective working relationships.
• Protect patient confidentiality and privacy and disclose information only for professional purposes consistent with patients’ best interests and legal rights.
• Follow the five rights of patient safety when administering medications, blood or blood products, and treatments.
• Respond calmly and efficiently to crises and direct others concisely.
• Evaluate patient outcomes, care-plan effectiveness, and readiness for discharge or continuing care; revise plans and refer for additional services when indicated.
• Document pertinent information, observations, and patient care clearly, concisely, and promptly, including Nursing Treatment Plans.
• Check email during shifts, attend staff meetings, safety huddles, and IDT meetings, and seek clarification when needed.
• Maintain equipment and use supplies safely and cost-effectively.
• Participate in performance improvement, risk management, clinical research, evidence-based practice, and regulatory readiness activities.
• Support hospital-wide and unit-specific initiatives, including Planetree, Magnet, Stroke Certification, and Joint Certification.
• Participate in developing and implementing organizational goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Complete required ongoing training and education, including department-specific requirements, and take responsibility for professional development.
• Comply with attendance, staffing, dress code, hospital, departmental, and external agency requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans, including GLP-1 coverage options, available on day one.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid Time Off accruals.
• Tax-deferred annuity and 403(b) pension plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free on-site parking and train station shuttle.
• Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree