Job Summary
The role focuses on providing and managing safe and empathetic inpatient cardiology care. This includes conducting patient assessments, formulating care plans, administering medications, offering education, and documenting as well as evaluating patient outcomes. The position also involves collaboration with patients, their families, and the broader healthcare team, while ensuring effective unit operations through staff supervision and participation in quality, safety, and regulatory programs.
Responsibilities
- Deliver compassionate care to inpatient cardiology patients.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
- Administer medications and educate patients and families on care processes.
- Document care provided and evaluate patient outcomes to ensure quality standards.
- Collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, patients, and their families.
- Supervise staff and participate in training and quality improvement initiatives.
- Engage in regulatory compliance activities to uphold safety standards.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
- Valid Connecticut Registered Nurse license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- A minimum of two years of relevant nursing experience.
- Completion of six annual contact hours related to nursing education.
- Strongly preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
