Staff RN Cath Lab Prep/Recovery, Fulltime Rotating Days

Stamford Health is hiring a Staff RN Prep/Recovery for the Cath Lab!

This is a full-time Day Shift position, 37.5-hour per week, Rotating Day Shift 8am to 6pm or 9am to 7pm, NO Weekends or Holidays!

At Stamford Health, we believe that every patient deserves compassionate, personalized, person‑centered care. This commitment guides how we care for patients, support their care partners, and promote the wellbeing of our staff. In alignment with our Planetree philosophy, the individual in this role will foster a respectful, collaborative environment that honors the needs, values, and preferences of every person we serve and the colleagues we partner with.

As a Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans (including GLP-1 coverage options) available day one
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off accruals
• Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
• Childcare partnership with Children's Learning Center

Responsibilities:

Manage the care of cardiovascular patients utilizing the Nursing Process and following all established standards of practice within State and Federal guidelines. The Prep Recovery RN will be proficient in-patient assessment, preparation and recovery of patients for cardiovascular procedures. The Prep/Recovery RN will also be proficient in assisting physicians in performing bedside procedures. When assigned charge responsibilities, the Prep Recovery RN will coordinate the operating schedule and supervise unit activities. In addition, he/she will provide supervision of non-RN personnel.

• Assess patient's physical and psychosocial condition throughout the continuum of care.
• Develop and communicate patient plan of care reflecting patient issues and proposed interventions to achieve desired patient outcome
• Collaborate with patient, family and healthcare team in implementing plan of care
• Evaluate patient outcomes, effectiveness of plan of care and readiness for discharge and/or continuing care. Revise plan of care as needed and appropriately refer for additional services where indicated.
• Provide education as indicated after assessing the learning needs of the patient and family.
• Participate in and support performance improvement and risk management activities.
• Act as preceptor to new staff when requested.
• Proficient in the management of patients undergoing cardiovascular procedures including Cardiac CATH, Electrophysiology, Structural Heart, and Vascular procedures
• The Prep Recovery RN will screen patients prior to procedures, prepare patients for procedures, perform bedside procedures and recover these patients following their procedures.
• Competent in monitoring patients s/p Anesthesia and Procedural Sedation.
• Competent in utilizing the Health Information Management System/Spacelabs for monitoring and documentation purposes.
• Competent in the turnover of patients in an efficient manner.
• Work collaboratively with CATH EP staff to maintain adequate par levels of supplies.
• Perform pre and post calls on patients undergoing procedures.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Valid license as Registered Nurse in Connecticut.
• 2-3 years cardiology, day surgery, or PACU experience.
• Maintain minimum of 6 contact hours annually.
• Required BCLS and ACLS

About Stamford Health

Stamford Health is a non-profit independent health care system with more than 3,800 employees committed to caring for the community through a wide range of high-quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families receive expert, compassionate care through the system's 305-bed Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 40 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation.

Stamford Health is known for its expert, person-centered care through its many recognitions and partnerships. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Stamford Hospital as a High-Performing Hospital. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rated Stamford Hospital as a five-star hospital for Overall Quality and The Leapfrog Group awarded Stamford Hospital an "A" for patient safety. The American Nurses Credentialing Center has granted Stamford Hospital Magnet Status, which recognizes superior patient care with the highest level of safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. Stamford Health is Planetree Gold-Certified for Excellence in Person-Centered Care and is a Certified Great Place to Work.

Stamford Health is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has recently expanded its relationship with Columbia to offer treatment and expertise from Columbia University Irving Medical Center's nationally recognized heart surgeons. Stamford Health and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have created a premier center for specialty orthopedic care right in Stamford, Connecticut. Additionally, in 2020 Stamford Health's Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center entered into an expanded collaboration with Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center.

Dedicated to being the community's most trusted health care partner, Stamford Health puts patients first to build long-lasting relationships. For more information, visit StamfordHealth.org. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.