Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Rehab (Per Diem)

Job Summary

Performs assessment and re-assessment of patients referred by a physician with cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders. Identifies and develops individualized treatment goals and plan of care.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of a school of nursing. BSN or MSN preferred.
• Experience: Must have three (3) years recent experience as a critical care nurse in an acute care hospital or cardiac rehab department.
• Must be able to pass the dysrhythmia test upon hire.
• Must be able to pass the BKAT with a score of 80%.
• Licenses and Certifications: Current unrestricted License in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information.
• Basic computer skills (including opening/reading email, basic internet use).
• Working knowledge of state practice act and federal Medicare regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical, cardiac, and critical care nursing; arrhythmias, ACLS.
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines in a hectic work environment.
• Proficient skills in windows based software including word processing, spreadsheets).
• Works efficiently and organizes time appropriately.
• Must be organized, flexible, a team player.

Problem Solving And Decision Making

• Requires the ability to exercise discretion and use good judgment to perform duties promptly and consistently with little direction.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Requires high level analytical ability in order to gather and interpret response to changes, circumstances or problems.
• Considerable decision making concerning direct patient care.