Description

Summary:

To provide nursing care to a patient or group of patients under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.

$7,500 SIGN ON BONUS - FOR ELIGIBLE EXTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Responsibilities:

• Monitoring patient on a cardiac monitor

• Recognition of ECG dysrhythmias: Observes cardiac monitor screens and notifies nursing and medical staff of any dysrhythmias including changes in rhythms indicating cardiac ischemia and acute myocardial infarction. recognition of ECG dysrhythmias

• Communication to nursing/medical staff: Notifies nursing/medical staff in timely manner of ECG changes. Communication to nursing/medical staff

• Maintenance of monitoring system: Demonstrates correct placement of telemetry leads on patients. Tailors patient alarms, enters new admits, discharges and transfers to the monitoring system.

5.Utilizes supplies and equipment in a cost efficient and proper manner.

6. Provides patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse. Prioritizes assignments in consultation with the RN.

7.Communicates with patients, visitors and coworkers within the scope of his/her responsibilities in a courteous manner.

8. Demonstrates compliance with identified policies and procedures in carrying out unit assignments i.e., postings, work sheets, maintenance of data and knowledge of medical terminology. .

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

10. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Other Information:

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Experience in a Hospital setting is preferred but not required.

Minimum Experience: zero to six months

Desired: Active CNA certification in the state of Connecticut is preferred. BLS/CPR preferred.

Company: Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit: 1835

Department: Cardiac Monitor Techs

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $16.00 - $26.83 Hourly

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

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