High-Volume Cardiac Telemetry Nurse

Overview

Join our dedicated team and contribute to our mission of providing exceptional patient care. We are committed to our core values : integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion. These principles guide us in our work daily.

As a High-Volume Cardiac Telemetry Nurse, you will be working under the guidance of the Nurse Manager / Clinical Coordinator. Your role as a Registered Nurse (RN) involves assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and supervising patient care tailored to individual needs, adhering to our unit policies and procedures. You will also oversee non-RN staff, delegate tasks, and ensure smooth continuity of care across nursing units as required. Other responsibilities will be assigned to maintain high service standards.

Responsibilities

• Continuously assess patients' physical and psychosocial conditions throughout their care journey.
• Create, communicate, and document personalized care plans addressing specific patient issues and interventions to achieve optimal outcomes, collaborating with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Implement and coordinate care plans in partnership with the healthcare team.
• Evaluate care effectiveness, assessing patient responses, readiness for discharge, and modify plans as necessary.
• Identify educational needs of patients and families; provide tailored educational opportunities and document results.
• Act as a preceptor for new staff members.
• Take on the role of Charge Nurse when necessary.
• Meet performance expectations in customer service, teamwork, resource management, and personal development as described in performance reviews.
• Safeguard operational efficiency by undertaking additional tasks as assigned or required.
• Demonstrate competency in neuro patient care and related assessments.
• Exhibit skills in managing airway care for neuro patients.
• Support physicians during specialized neuro procedures and provide patient care.
• Participate in the 'TIA' teaching program, enhancing patient education.
• Perform suctioning procedures (pharyngeal, endotracheal, tracheostomy) following established guidelines.
• Understand and use equipment related to halo brace care effectively.
• Fulfill nursing responsibilities for ventilator-dependent patients.

Qualifications

Education : Graduate of an accredited nursing school; BSN preferred. Proven ability in using computer software, including electronic patient records, and conducting internet-based research for patient care.

Experience : No prior experience required.

Licensure : Valid Registered Nurse License in Connecticut.

Special Skills : BLS certification required.