Registered Nurse, RN Cardiology, Per Diem
About the role
At Saint Mary's Hospital, as an RN you’ll deliver direct patient care, including triaging patient calls, administering medications and injections, assisting with stress tests and cardiac procedures, and providing education on lifestyle changes, medication management, and disease prevention. Saint Mary’s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, acute care, community teaching hospital that has served Greater Waterbury since 1909. Licensed for 347 beds, Saint Mary’s is designated as a Level II Trauma Center, offers award-winning cardiac and stroke care. We house the region’s only pediatric emergency care unit and was the first to introduce the daVinci® Robotic Surgery System.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with our cardiologists and the care team to coordinate testing, follow-up care, and treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
- Contributes to overall quality of nursing care through performance improvement techniques that impact patient care positively.
- Educate patients and family members so that they have a transparent understanding of the care being provided.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse RN in Connecticut.
- BLS (AHA/ARC) certification.
- RN Experience required.
Qualifications
- BSN graduate preferred.
- Experience with Cardiac Stress Tests preferred.
Skills
- Understanding of computer-based applications (E-MAR, clinical documentation), email, and standard applications such as Microsoft Office.
- Demonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork.
Schedule
Employment Type: Part time; Shift: Rotating Shift; Work schedule: per Diem, rotating shifts.