Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Lab - Electrophysiology

Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Lab - Electrophysiology

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life.

Job Summary: Our nurses work in collaborative environments with strong interdisciplinary teams, focused on a patient centered care model in a richly diverse work space. Under the direction and general supervision of the nurse manager, the registered nurse utilizes evidence based practices in accordance with the state nurse practice act, policies and procedures of the hospital and as directed by the medical staff. The registered nurse who through knowledge and ability uses the nursing process to develop a plan of care which includes standards of practice to meet the physical, emotional spiritual, cultural and educational needs of the patient and family.

The cardiac electrophysiology nurse is a highly specialized member of the ep lab team, providing expert care to patients undergoing advanced procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders. Ep nurses play an integral role throughout all phases of electrophysiology procedures, including patient assessment and preparation, hemodynamic and rhythm monitoring, sterile procedural scrubbing, and circulating support during complex ablations and cardiac device implants such as pacemakers and defibrillators. Working collaboratively with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, the ep nurse combines advanced clinical knowledge, technical expertise, and critical thinking to promote patient safety, procedural excellence, and optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Current connecticut rn license (bsn preferred)
• Bls certification, acls certification
• 2-3 years nursing experience preferred (2 years' experience in critical care, emergency or equivalent experience preferred)
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and to work well under pressure.
• On call potential - discuss with hiring manager

We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, hartford health care offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.