Description

Job Schedule: Per Diem
Standard Hours: 1
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details: per diem 24 hours per 6 week schedule block

Work where every moment matters.

 
Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees 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 Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. 

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

 

Job Summary:

The Telemetry Center Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) is responsible for the daily operations of the Centralized Monitoring Unit (CMU). This role oversees a team of 10 Central Monitor Technicians (CMTs) and ensures the efficient functioning of the department. The CMU monitors ECG telemetry and other hemodynamic parameters for nearly 300 patients at any given time. This is a non-direct care position ideal for a skilled RN looking to make a significant impact on patient care and staff development. This position offers the opportunity to make a broad impact on patient care and to support the professional growth of team members. If you are a dedicated RN with a passion for cardiac monitoring and staff development, we invite you to join our team.     Job Responsibilities:   Oversight of Daily Workflow: Manage and supervise the daily activities of CMTs to ensure optimal workflow. Subject Matter Expert: Serve as the expert in cardiac and physiological monitoring, providing guidance and support to the team. Education and Training: Deliver training on department protocols and policies, ensuring staff are well-informed and competent. This is done collaboratively with and at the direction of the CMU Nurse Educator. Shift Transitions: Facilitate smooth transitions between shifts to maintain continuity of care. Daily Huddles: Lead daily LEAN Huddles to discuss unit initiatives and provide updates as directed by the Nurse Manager. Liaison Role: Act as the primary point of contact between the CMU and inpatient clinical staff, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. Staffing Management: Oversee daily staffing for the department and manage any staffing changes for upcoming shifts. Process Improvement: Engage in process improvement initiatives and implement evidence-based best practices related to cardiac monitoring. Collaborative Leadership: Partner with the CMU leadership team to achieve the best possible patient outcomes related to cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring. Staff Development: Teach, coach, and mentor staff, promoting the HHC Mission and Core Values.

Qualifications

•         BS degree required; MSN preferred. One degree must be in Nursing.
• ·   *Exceptions to the educational requirement will be evaluated on an individual basis. For example, a strong candidate in the process of completing the educational requirement will be considered. Continued progress toward completion of the educational requirement within five years will be required.
•      Minimum one-year nursing and telemetry experience
•      Current RN CT License.
•      Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician [CRAT] or equivalent preferred.Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Commitment to process improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

• Must be able to provide oversight collaboratively with a diverse workforce. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

We take great care of careers.

With 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 – 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 work/life balance.  Every moment matters.  And this is your moment.