Registered Nurse RN Cardiology
About The Position
Position Purpose At Saint Francis Hospital the Medical Cardiology unit provides care to a diverse array of patients with a focus on cardiac populations (most commonly MI, Chest Pain and Arrhythmias). The unit also functions as an overflow MICA (intermediate care) unit as well as a Level 1 Stroke unit. This is to say that 9-9 nurses are exposed to a great variety of patient populations beyond cardiac. This unit has expert level charge nurses who are available as a clinical resource to all staff, new and old, and who ensure the unit runs smoothly. What you will do In this critical role you will be part of a team which values teamwork and prioritizes quality patient care and patient safety above all. You will care for patients with cardiac conditions such as myocardial infarction, chest pain, and arrhythmias, while also supporting a diverse patient population as an overflow MICA and Level 1 Stroke unit. You will perform comprehensive patient assessments, monitor cardiac rhythms and clinical status, administer and manage medications, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition.
Requirements
- 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).
Nice To Haves
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN degree preferred.
- Experience: Acute care, Medical-Surgical, Cardiology experience preferred.
- Certification: ACLS preferred.
Responsibilities
- Care for patients with cardiac conditions such as myocardial infarction, chest pain, and arrhythmias, while also supporting a diverse patient population as an overflow MICA and Level 1 Stroke unit.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and clinical status
- Administer and manage medications
- Respond promptly to changes in patient condition.
