Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day over 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 network as a Nutrition AssistantThe Greater Manchester Region has approximately employees It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed community hospital Rockville General a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed facility a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of people in townsThe Cardiology Stress Nurse is responsible for representing the Organization to the cardiac patient in both the outpatient and inpatient setting Provides nursing care by assessing the patient pre procedure and assisting the Cardiologist or APP in the various diagnostic cardiac testing Examples are nuclear stress testing stress echoes with or without the use of Definity Dobutamine stress tests and tilt table tests Administers prescribed medication or pharmacological agents during and post cardiac testingThe Cardiology Nurse participates in the operational duties of the department such as but not limited to Quality Improvement Policy and Procedure maintenance revising and development of billing gathering of statistical data developing department educational opportunities and participating in the on going growth and maintenance of excellent customer services provided to all that the Organization servesAdditionally this position assists the manager in maximizing the departmentrsquos financial resources and provides educational resources for patients Assesses each patient for understanding of heart healthy life style modifications necessary for maintaining optimum health and assists in the departments planning and implementing of new programsThe Cardiology Stress Nurse accepts rotating weekend and holiday on call responsibilities for the Stress LabCOMPETENCIESWill provide on the job training for IV competencyThe incumbent must be proficient in cardiac monitoringESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITESDisclaimer Job descriptions are not intended nor should they be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with the job They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to timeAssesses the patientrsquos condition and care needs by collecting accurate and thorough data on admission and on an ongoing basis through the performance of cultural and psychosocial assessment including review of the medical record as per department policyAccurately identifies actual and potential nursing diagnoses andor problems by grouping and analyzing assessment date in order to identify specific patient issues or needsAssesses patient andor family learning needs including the ability and readiness to learn by identifying and arranging appropriate resources to assist in the educational processAccurately completes necessary documentation of all aspects of the nursing process on an ongoing basis in a timely manner as per departmental policy and regularly acts as a resource to others regarding documentation issuesPlans nursing actions to ensure individual patient centered care integrating family patient andor multidisciplinary staff assessments in order to develop a comprehensive plan of careAppropriately delegates duties and tasks to team members developing opportunities to promote growth of peersUses therapeutic interventions to implement the patientrsquos plan of care implements prescribed medical and psychosocial nursing interventions appropriately and applies advanced nursing skills appropriately in a variety of settingsProvides andor coordinates patientfamily education based on assessed needs creatively adjusting education to the patientrsquos needs and ensuring adequate needsConsistently prepares and administers medications and IV fluids accurately according to departmental policies while collaborating with the healthcare team to provide appropriate medication for patientrsquos conditionConsistently anticipates emergency situations and takes action to prevent or minimize a negative outcome while demonstrating the ability to organize and delegate appropriately in emergencyEvaluates the plan of care and patientrsquos response to planned intervention and makes appropriate modifications to the plan of careParticipates in department QI and KPIs data collection and reporting and Policy and Procedure maintenance with ManagerMaintain professional growth and development through seminars self study workshops and professional affiliations Conducts in service for Cardiac RehabStress Lab staff annuallyWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day over 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 network as a Nutrition AssistantThe Greater Manchester Region has approximately employees It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed community hospital Rockville General a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed facility a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of people in townsThe Cardiology Stress Nurse is responsible for representing the Organization to the cardiac patient in both the outpatient and inpatient setting Provides nursing care by assessing the patient pre procedure and assisting the Cardiologist or APP in the various diagnostic cardiac testing Examples are nuclear stress testing stress echoes with or without the use of Definity Dobutamine stress tests and tilt table tests Administers prescribed medication or pharmacological agents during and post cardiac testingThe Cardiology Nurse participates in the operational duties of the department such as but not limited to Quality Improvement Policy and Procedure maintenance revising and development of billing gathering of statistical data developing department educational opportunities and participating in the on going growth and maintenance of excellent customer services provided to all that the Organization servesAdditionally this position assists the manager in maximizing the departmentrsquos financial resources and provides educational resources for patients Assesses each patient for understanding of heart healthy life style modifications necessary for maintaining optimum health and assists in the departments planning and implementing of new programsThe Cardiology Stress Nurse accepts rotating weekend and holiday on call responsibilities for the Stress LabCOMPETENCIESWill provide on the job training for IV competencyThe incumbent must be proficient in cardiac monitoringESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITESDisclaimer Job descriptions are not intended nor should they be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with the job They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to timeAssesses the patientrsquos condition and care needs by collecting accurate and thorough data on admission and on an ongoing basis through the performance of cultural and psychosocial assessment including review of the medical record as per department policyAccurately identifies actual and potential nursing diagnoses andor problems by grouping and analyzing assessment date in order to identify specific patient issues or needsAssesses patient andor family learning needs including the ability and readiness to learn by identifying and arranging appropriate resources to assist in the educational processAccurately completes necessary documentation of all aspects of the nursing process on an ongoing basis in a timely manner as per departmental policy and regularly acts as a resource to others regarding documentation issuesPlans nursing actions to ensure individual patient centered care integrating family patient andor multidisciplinary staff assessments in order to develop a comprehensive plan of careAppropriately delegates duties and tasks to team members developing opportunities to promote growth of peersUses therapeutic interventions to implement the patientrsquos plan of care implements prescribed medical and psychosocial nursing interventions appropriately and applies advanced nursing skills appropriately in a variety of settingsProvides andor coordinates patientfamily education based on assessed needs creatively adjusting education to the patientrsquos needs and ensuring adequate needsConsistently prepares and administers medications and IV fluids accurately according to departmental policies while collaborating with the healthcare team to provide appropriate medication for patientrsquos conditionConsistently anticipates emergency situations and takes action to prevent or minimize a negative outcome while demonstrating the ability to organize and delegate appropriately in emergencyEvaluates the plan of care and patientrsquos response to planned intervention and makes appropriate modifications to the plan of careParticipates in department QI and KPIs data collection and reporting and Policy and Procedure maintenance with ManagerMaintain professional growth and development through seminars self study workshops and professional affiliations Conducts in service for Cardiac RehabStress Lab staff annuallyEDUCATIONCERTIFICATIONMust be a licensed State of Connecticut Registered NurseMust have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support upon hire or receive certification within the new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment within this roleEXPERIENCEMust have a minimum of two years of critical care RN experiencePrevious Cardiac Care is preferredWe 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 colleagues we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentEDUCATIONCERTIFICATIONMust be a licensed State of Connecticut Registered NurseMust have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support upon hire or receive certification within the new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment within this roleEXPERIENCEMust have a minimum of two years of critical care RN experiencePrevious Cardiac Care is preferredWe 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 colleagues we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment