Nuvance Health Careers

Description

$7,500 SIGN ON BONUS - FOR EXTERNAL CANDIDATES WITH AT LEAST 1 YR. OF JOB-RELATED EXPERIENCE

Summary:
To provide nursing care to a patient or group of patients under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.

Responsibilities:

1. Monitoring patient on a cardiac monitor 

2. Recognition of ECG dysrhythmias: Observes cardiac monitor screens and notifies nursing and medical staff of any dysrhythmias including changes in rhythms indicating cardiac ischemia and acute myocardial infarction.

3. Communication to nursing/medical staff: Notifies nursing/medical staff in timely manner of ECG changes.

4. Maintenance of monitoring system: Demonstrates correct placement of telemetry leads on patients. Tailors patient alarms, enters new admits, discharges and transfers to the monitoring system.

5. Provides patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse. Prioritizes assignments in consultation with the RN. 

6. Communicates with patients, visitors and coworkers within the scope of his/her responsibilities in a courteous manner.

7. Demonstrates compliance with identified policies and procedures in carrying out unit assignments i.e., postings, work sheets, maintenance of data and knowledge of medical terminology. Demonstrates willingness to assist with and improve unit operations. 

8.Utilizes supplies and equipment in a cost efficient and proper manner. Equipment and supplies Criteria B: Reports problems with supplies and equipment to appropriate personnel for corrective action. 

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

10. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Other information:
Required: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Experience in a Hospital setting is preferred but not required.
Minimum Experience: zero to six months

Desired: Active CNA certification in the state of Connecticut is preferred. BLS/CPR preferred.

Location: Norwalk-34 Maple St

Work Type: Full-Time

Standard Hours: 40.00

FTE: 1.000000

Work Schedule: Eve/Night 8

Work Shift: employee will work evenings and nights alternating

Org Unit: 1835

Department: Cardiac Monitor Techs

Exempt: No

Grade: U2

Salary Range: 

$16.0000 - $26.8267 Hourly

Education:
Essential:
* HS Graduate or Equivalent

EOE, including disability/vets.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.