Description
Position at Sharon Hospital
At Nuvance Health we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed respected and supported. Together we are a team of 15000strong heartsandopen minds. If you share our values of connected personal agile and imaginative we invite you to discover whats possible for you and your career.
Sharon Hospital is a 78-bed general hospital located in northwestern Connecticut a region that offers an inspiring balance between work and life. We provide a full range of services including bariatric surgery cancer care cardiology emergency care neurosciences orthopedics stroke care surgical services and womens services.
Our accolades include:
- The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
- American Heart Association - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
- Vizient Quality Leadership Award
- Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) - 5-Star Rating
At Sharon Hospital we pride ourselves on creating a culture of family caring for family. Our message to every patient visitor and caregiver is Were here for you. We are a community of caring hearts providing compassionate care in a warm friendly and supportive environment. The region surrounding our campus is an ideal place to enjoy quality living as you pursue opportunities and make lifelong connections.
Summary:
Provides direct patient care in the Cardiopulmonary Department. Evaluates educates and prepares patients for various procedures (stress test TEE echos EKG and holter monitor). Assists in performance of various procedures by assessing and monitoring patients and giving medication ordered by the physician. Also assists in providing RN coverage in the imaging department on an as needed basis. Monitors patients during exercise sessions and procedures. Nursing responsibilities focus on the preventive and restorative healthcare needs of the cardiovascular patient. Provides patient education on disease entities cardiac risk factors behavior modification. Communicates with the the patients physician about changes in the patients clinical condition including laboratory tests and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in the patients condition and response to treatment. Participates in performance improvement and CQI activities.
Required: CT State RN license. BLS and ACLS required.Two or more years recent experience in critical care/cardiac care.
Hours: Per Diem
Shift: Variable days 8 hour shifts.
Other information:
Desired: Nursing certification BSN
Location: Sharon Hospital
Work Type: Per Diem
Work Schedule: DAY 8
Department: ECG Department
Exempt: No
Salary Range:
$56.65 per hour
EOE including disability/vets.
Withstrong hearts andopen minds were pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities advance your career with Nuvance Health!
Required Experience:
IC
DescriptionPosition at Sharon HospitalAt Nuvance Health we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed respected and supported. Together we are a team of 15000strong heartsandopen minds. If you share our values of connected personal agi...
Description
Position at Sharon Hospital
At Nuvance Health we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed respected and supported. Together we are a team of 15000strong heartsandopen minds. If you share our values of connected personal agile and imaginative we invite you to discover whats possible for you and your career.
Sharon Hospital is a 78-bed general hospital located in northwestern Connecticut a region that offers an inspiring balance between work and life. We provide a full range of services including bariatric surgery cancer care cardiology emergency care neurosciences orthopedics stroke care surgical services and womens services.
Our accolades include:
- The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
- American Heart Association - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
- Vizient Quality Leadership Award
- Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) - 5-Star Rating
At Sharon Hospital we pride ourselves on creating a culture of family caring for family. Our message to every patient visitor and caregiver is Were here for you. We are a community of caring hearts providing compassionate care in a warm friendly and supportive environment. The region surrounding our campus is an ideal place to enjoy quality living as you pursue opportunities and make lifelong connections.
Summary:
Provides direct patient care in the Cardiopulmonary Department. Evaluates educates and prepares patients for various procedures (stress test TEE echos EKG and holter monitor). Assists in performance of various procedures by assessing and monitoring patients and giving medication ordered by the physician. Also assists in providing RN coverage in the imaging department on an as needed basis. Monitors patients during exercise sessions and procedures. Nursing responsibilities focus on the preventive and restorative healthcare needs of the cardiovascular patient. Provides patient education on disease entities cardiac risk factors behavior modification. Communicates with the the patients physician about changes in the patients clinical condition including laboratory tests and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in the patients condition and response to treatment. Participates in performance improvement and CQI activities.
Required: CT State RN license. BLS and ACLS required.Two or more years recent experience in critical care/cardiac care.
Hours: Per Diem
Shift: Variable days 8 hour shifts.
Other information:
Desired: Nursing certification BSN
Location: Sharon Hospital
Work Type: Per Diem
Work Schedule: DAY 8
Department: ECG Department
Exempt: No
Salary Range:
$56.65 per hour
EOE including disability/vets.
Withstrong hearts andopen minds were pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities advance your career with Nuvance Health!
Required Experience:
IC
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