Registered Nurse (RN), ECG unit SH, Per Diem

Northwell Health

Sharon, CT

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JOB DETAILS

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SKILLS

Cancer, Cardiac Monitoring, Cardiology, Cardiovascular, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Cerebral Vascular Accident, Clinical Laboratory, Community Support, Disease, Electrocardiogram, Emergency Care, Healthcare, Hospital, Laboratory Testing, Leadership, Medication Administration, Neuroscience, Nonprofit, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Orthopedics, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Performance Management, Preventive Medicine, Registered Nurse (RN), Risk, Stress Testing, Surgical Procedures

LOCATION

Sharon, CT

POSTED

5 days ago

Description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

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 women’s 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, “We’re 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 patient’s physician about changes in the patient's clinical condition including laboratory tests and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in the patient’s 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:
$59.48 per hour

EOE, including disability/vets.

With strong hearts and open minds, we’re 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 Northwell Health!

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Northwell Health

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