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Come join our Nursing family and be an integral part of our Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation nursing team. We offer an extensive onboarding experience with a dedicated Preceptor that includes continuing education, SIM lab, and a dedicated professional development specialist. Our nurses collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and carry out a patient centered plan of care. This position involves treating a diverse patient population with a variety of medical conditions and post cardiac surgery/interventional needs. The Rehab RN provides direct nursing care in accordance with Bristol Health's established policies, procedures, and rehabilitation goals that are in alignment with our accrediting body AACVPR. Tasks and responsibilities include: telemetry monitoring and interpretation, carrying out physician orders, adherence to the individuals exercise prescription, exercise equipment safety, vital sign monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition utilizing computerized documentation and information technology tools, orienting and mentoring new team members, following universal precautions utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment.
Educational / Minimum Requirements:
BSN or Associate Degree in Nursing
Current CT RN License in good standing.
One year of clinical nursing experience in acute or subacute care environment.
Basic Life Support (BLS)/ACLS/PALS
State/Federal Mandated Licensure or Certification Requirements:
Current State of Connecticut licensure as a Registered Nurse. Certification from a professional nursing body preferred.
Bristol Health Mandated Educational Requirements:
General orientation at time of hire. Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually, Health Care Provider CPR from American Heart Association. Successfully complete all training programs as determined by Education & HRD department. Other unit based competencies/skills as required.
Special Requirements:
Successfully complete unit based competency package, plus unit specific items. Strong team skills,
Physical Requirements:
Physical agility with repetitive occurrence including but not limited to; walking, running, bending, stooping, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling, crouching, crawling, balancing, reaching, standing, sitting, and twisting. Lifting greater than 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the work day. Looking at a computer monitor. Vision acuity correctable to normal. Hearing acuity correctable to normal. Acute sense of smell for normal perception. Ability to verbalize so that the average person can comprehend.
Work Environment:
Regular exposure to patient elements, occasional stress
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed,
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