Staff RN Cardiac Surgery, Fulltime Day Shift

Stamford Health is hiring a Fulltime Staff RN Cardiac Surgery!

This position is 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8-4pm or 9-5pm flexing to clinic hours

At Stamford Health, we believe that every patient deserves compassionate, personalized, person‑centered care. This commitment guides how we care for patients, support their care partners, and promote the wellbeing of our staff. In alignment with our Planetree philosophy, the individual in this role will foster a respectful, collaborative environment that honors the needs, values, and preferences of every person we serve and the colleagues we partner with.

As a Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans (including GLP-1 coverage options) available day one
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off accruals
• Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
• Childcare partnership with Children's Learning Center

Responsibilities:

The Cardiac Surgery Registered Nurse functions as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team of care providers who reflect a culture of cooperation, enthusiasm and mutual respect. The Cardiac Surgery Registered Nurse is responsible for coordinating across the continuum of care for cardiac surgery patients. Clinically this includes managing patient navigation through the outpatient clinic, the operating room, pre/post-surgical care, the ICU, the hospital floors, and any communication across telephone, email, patient portals, or any other form of Stamford Health approved communication. Administratively this includes coordinating patient documentation, pre/post-surgical prep and education, booking appointments and pre/post-surgical testing, answering phone calls, and other duties as assigned.

• Provides professional nursing care, in collaboration with physicians for: assessment, implementation, follow-up, evaluation, and education for cardiac surgery patients

• Identifies patient/family individualized learning needs and implements measures to meet these needs based on patient/family capabilities to learn.

• Reports on activities and outcomes proactively.

• Maintains confidentiality and actively supports patient/family rights.

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to identify and resolve service issues and covers them as necessary.

• Coordinate with the multidisciplinary team including, floors, operating room, and ICU regarding cases

• Coordinate preoperative testing in a timely manner, aligned with POP clinic appointments and scheduled surgical dates

• Facilitate communication with other services (e.g., pulmonology) for surgical clearance.

• Complete and coordinate patient documentation (e.g., work letters, FMLA forms, clearance letters) for APP review and signature, ensuring follow-up with patients and families.

• Distribute weekly team communications outlining upcoming procedures, schedules, and meetings

• Conduct patient intake, including medication reconciliation and review of medical, surgical, and social histories

• Respond to patient phone inquiries related to routine Cardiac Surgery care, escalating concerns to the APP as needed and Coordinate scheduling and follow-up appointments.

• Monitor and respond to patient portal messages regarding routine questions or updates

• Ensure the collection and upload of outside medical records, imaging, and test results

• Accepts and completes other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

• Valid license as Registered Nurse in Connecticut.

• BSN strongly preferred.

• 3 years of experience as an RN in a Health Care setting and cardiovascular experience preferred

• BLS certification required.

• Maintain minimum of 6 contact hours annually.

About Stamford Health

Stamford Health is a non-profit independent health care system with more than 3,800 employees committed to caring for the community through a wide range of high-quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families receive expert, compassionate care through the system's 305-bed Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 40 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation.

Stamford Health is known for its expert, person-centered care through its many recognitions and partnerships. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Stamford Hospital as a High-Performing Hospital. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rated Stamford Hospital as a five-star hospital for Overall Quality and The Leapfrog Group awarded Stamford Hospital an "A" for patient safety. The American Nurses Credentialing Center has granted Stamford Hospital Magnet Status, which recognizes superior patient care with the highest level of safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. Stamford Health is Planetree Gold-Certified for Excellence in Person-Centered Care and is a Certified Great Place to Work.

Stamford Health is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has recently expanded its relationship with Columbia to offer treatment and expertise from Columbia University Irving Medical Center's nationally recognized heart surgeons. Stamford Health and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have created a premier center for specialty orthopedic care right in Stamford, Connecticut. Additionally, in 2020 Stamford Health's Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center entered into an expanded collaboration with Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center.

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