Registered Nurse (RN) / Cardiac Procedural Holding

Hartford HealthCare; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Automatic Nurse Residency Program

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250

Loan forgiveness for student loans

Wellness programs

Paid time off and health insurance

Free parking on-site

Discounts on services and products

Job summary

St Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, part of Hartford HealthCare, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse with a cardiac background and telemetry expertise. The role supports direct nursing care per hospital policies, with a focus on coordinated interdisciplinary collaboration.

The ideal candidate has cardiology experience, Connecticut RN license, and BLS certification. Thursday relocation not required; start date as soon as possible within facility needs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Associate degree required, BSN preferred.
• Experience in cardiovascular nursing.
• Current Connecticut RN license.
• BLS certification by the American Heart Association.
• Two years of Medical-Surgical/Critical Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess patients and to identify physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and age-related needs to provide individualized care to the patient.
• Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel consistent with their level of education and expertise to meet patients' needs and to maximize staff performance.
• Participates in daily interdisciplinary patient rounds. Demonstrates knowledge of patients' condition and is able to provide appropriate input to meet desired outcomes for the appropriate patient population.
• Reflects ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice (2015), ANA Code of Ethics (2015), and ANA Social Policy Statement (2015).
• Develops, implements and revises individualized plans of care.
• Participates in activities for professional growth and development outside of patient care.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Skills

Cardiac nursing

Telemetry knowledge

RN care

Education

Associate degree

BSN preferred

Job description

Location Detail: St Vincent's Medical Center (10427)

Shift Detail: Monday-Friday 24 hrs, 2x12hr shifts 7a-5:30p or 9a-7:30p

Ideal candidate will have a cardiac background with extensive orientation and telemetry knowledge.

Start here at St Vincent's Medical Center and work where every moment matters!

St Vincent's Medical Center doesn't just take great care of our patients; we take great care of our Registered Nurses too! Our benefit options at St Vincent's are designed so you can care for yourself and your family, just as you care for others when you are here.

What our nurses' love about St Vincent's Medical Center:

• Automatic enrollment into the Nurse Residency Program for all graduate RNs with less than one year of experience.
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.00 after six months of employment and up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleagues AND dependents.
• Loan forgiveness for qualifying existing student loans.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs include a strong focus on promoting mental health.
• Paid time off and health insurance packages.
• Free parking on-site.
• Discounts on services, products and optional coverages - movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!

Job Summary

• Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

Responsibilities

• Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess patients and to identify physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and age-related needs in order to provide individualized care to the patient.
• Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel consistent with their level of education and expertise to meet patients' needs and to maximize staff performance.
• Participates in daily interdisciplinary patient rounds. Demonstrates knowledge of patients' condition and is able to provide appropriate input to meet desired outcomes for the appropriate patient population.
• Reflects ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice (2015), ANA Code of Ethics (2015), and ANA Social Policy Statement (2015).
• Develops, implements and revises individualized plans of care.
• Participates in activities for professional growth and development outside of patient care.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Associate degree required, BSN preferred.
• Experience in cardiovascular nursing.
• Current Connecticut RN license.
• BLS certification by the American Heart Association.
• Two years of Medical-Surgical/Critical Care experience preferred.

Committed to nursing excellence, St Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport is a twice-designated Magnet hospital. With more than 3,200 employees, it includes a 473-bed teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility and special needs services for adults and children. St Vincent's is also a Level 2 Trauma Center, certified by the American College of Surgeons, Committee on Trauma. Now part of Hartford HealthCare, it is the fastest growing hospital in the state providing more advanced surgical procedures and expanding access to care. A large provider group, comprised of the region’s foremost experts, provides convenient patient access from Stamford to Milford and nearly everywhere in between. Founded in 1903, St Vincent's remains steadfast in its mission to provide compassionate, personalized care to the community.

St Vincent's Medical Center is part of Hartford HealthCare, a system that includes 7 acute care hospitals, a comprehensive Behavioral Health Network, Home Care services, Senior Services, and an extensive Medical Group network. Hartford HealthCare's unified culture enhances access, affordability, equity and excellence. Its care-delivery system of more than 40,000 colleagues - in more than 500 locations serving 185 towns across Connecticut - offers unparalleled expertise-touching more than 23,000 lives every single day. Here you'll learn, grow, and contribute to healing and health as part of one of Connecticut’s premier health systems. No matter where you work in the Hartford HealthCare system, you're connected to the team that's redefining care. Start here, where every moment matters.