Registered Nurse RN Surgical Cardiology
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Job Location:
Hartford, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
12 Hour Day ShiftDescription:
Position Purpose
At Saint Francis Hospital the Surgical Cardiology unit provides care for patients with a spectrum of cardiovascular disorders including dysrhythmias atherosclerotic disease and surgical interventions (CABG valve replacement TAVR etc.). We also care for patients following thoracic vascular and general surgical procedures allowing our nurses to gain valuable knowledge and a broad skill set. Unit leadership is supportive guiding nurses to develop confidence in clinical skills and critical thinking abilities.
What You Will Do
Collaborate with a strong interdisciplinary team comprised of RNs LPNs PA/APRNs Cardiothoracic Surgeons and Hospitalists with support from ancillary staff and further consultants.
Monitor record and respond to patients clinical status.
Assist with preoperative and postoperative care for cardiovascular and thoracic surgical patients.
Develop and implement individualized care plans employing strategies to promote health and safe environments.
Participate in quality improvement activities and integrate research findings into practice.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program.
Licensure: Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Connecticut.
Certification: BLS (AHA/ARC) required.
Effective communication organizational and critical thinking skills.
Preferred Skills
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.
Experience: Acute care Medical-Surgical Cardiology experience preferred.
Certification: ACLS and Stroke Certification preferred.
Position Highlights and Benefits
Work Schedule: Full-time 36 hours Days (7am - 7:30 pm) - Rotating Weekends and Holidays
Ministry/Facility Information
Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health is one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Saint Francis Hospital a Level 1 Trauma Center is a 617-bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Womens Health Center the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute and the Smilow Cancer Hospital.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity ... View more
