Work where every moment mattersEvery day more than 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkSince Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communitiesJob SummaryPerforms assessment and re assessment of patients referred by a physician with cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders Identifies and develops individualized treatment goals and plan of careWork where every moment mattersEvery day more than 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkSince Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communitiesJob SummaryPerforms assessment and re assessment of patients referred by a physician with cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders Identifies and develops individualized treatment goals and plan of careEducationGraduate of a school of nursing BSN or MSN preferredExperienceMust have three years recent experience as a critical care nurse in a hospital or cardiac rehab departmentMust be able to pass the dysrhythmia test upon hireMust be able to pass the BKAT with a score of License and CertificationCurrent unrestricted License in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of ConnecticutAdvanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS certificationAbility to obtain and maintain department specific certificationsKNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIESAbility to read and understand oral and written instructions and effectively communicate informationBasic computer skills including openingreading email basic internet useWorking knowledge of state practice act and federal Medicare regulationsDemonstrated knowledge of medical cardiac and critical care nursing arrhythmias ACLS Ability to manage time and meet deadlines in a hectic work environment Proficient skills in of windows based software including word processing spreadsheetsWorks efficiently and organizes time appropriatelyMust be organized flexible a team playerPROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKINGRequires the ability to exercise discretion and use good judgment to perform duties promptly and consistently with little directionAbility to maintain confidentiality at all timesRequires high level analytical ability in order to gather and interpret response to changes circumstances or problemsConsiderable decision making concerning direct patient careWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentEducationGraduate of a school of nursing BSN or MSN preferredExperienceMust have three years recent experience as a critical care nurse in a hospital or cardiac rehab departmentMust be able to pass the dysrhythmia test upon hireMust be able to pass the BKAT with a score of License and CertificationCurrent unrestricted License in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of ConnecticutAdvanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS certificationAbility to obtain and maintain department specific certificationsKNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIESAbility to read and understand oral and written instructions and effectively communicate informationBasic computer skills including openingreading email basic internet useWorking knowledge of state practice act and federal Medicare regulationsDemonstrated knowledge of medical cardiac and critical care nursing arrhythmias ACLS Ability to manage time and meet deadlines in a hectic work environment Proficient skills in of windows based software including word processing spreadsheetsWorks efficiently and organizes time appropriatelyMust be organized flexible a team playerPROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKINGRequires the ability to exercise discretion and use good judgment to perform duties promptly and consistently with little directionAbility to maintain confidentiality at all timesRequires high level analytical ability in order to gather and interpret response to changes circumstances or problemsConsiderable decision making concerning direct patient careWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment