Per Diem Cardiology Nurse Specialist (Hiring Immediately)

Employment Type:Part timeShift:Rotating ShiftDescription:At Saint Mary's Hospital, as an RN you'll deliver direct patient care, including triaging patient calls, administering medications and injections, assisting with stress tests and cardiac procedures, and providing education on lifestyle changes, medication management, and disease prevention.What you will do:Collaborate closely with our cardiologists and the care team to coordinate testing, follow-up care, and treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs.Contributes to overall quality of nursing care through performance improvement techniques that impact patient care positively.Educate patients and family members so that they have a transparent understanding of the care being provided.Understanding of computer-based applications (E-MAR, clinical documentation), email, and standard applications such as Microsoft Office.Demonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork.Minimum Qualifications:Education: Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program. BSN graduate preferredLicensure: Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse RN in ConnecticutCertification: BLS (AHA/ARC)RN Experience required; experience with Cardiac Stress Tests preferredWork schedule: per Diem, rotating shiftsSaint Mary's Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, acute care, community teaching hospital that has served Greater Waterbury since 1909. Licensed for 347 beds, Saint Mary's is designated as a Level II Trauma Center, offers award-winning cardiac and stroke care. We house the region's only pediatric emergency care unit and was the first to introduce the daVinci Robotic Surgery SystemOur CommitmentRooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.