Job Information
Trinity Health Telemetry Lead Registered Nurse RN in Hartford, Connecticut
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
12 Hour Night Shift
Description:
Position Purpose
At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center , the Registered Nurse – Cardiac Monitor Lead provides clinical leadership for cardiac monitoring services and ensures accurate interpretation of cardiac rhythms for patients on telemetry. This role serves as a clinical resource and mentor, supports regulatory and quality standards, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to promote patient safety, excellent outcomes, and compassionate care.
What You Will Do
Continuously monitor, analyze, and interpret cardiac rhythms using telemetry monitoring systems
Recognize, validate, and escalate abnormal rhythms and life-threatening arrhythmias in a timely manner
Communicate critical findings promptly to bedside nurses, providers, and rapid response teams
Accurately document rhythm interpretations, communications, and interventions in the electronic medical record
Support patient-centered care plans related to cardiac monitoring and telemetry needs
Serve as the clinical lead and subject matter expert for cardiac monitoring/telemetry operations
Provide mentoring, education, and ongoing clinical support to cardiac monitor technicians
Participate in performance improvement initiatives focused on monitoring accuracy, response times, workflow efficiency, and patient safety
Minimum Qualifications
Required
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Connecticut
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN preferred)
Minimum of three (3) years of critical care nursing background in cardiac telemetry
Prior experience as a telemetry lead, charge nurse, or clinical preceptor
Demonstrated proficiency in ECG interpretation and arrhythmia recognition
Preferred
Advanced knowledge of cardiac rhythms and arrhythmia management
Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment
Current BLS certification; ACLS preferred (certification support available post-hire)
Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills
Position Highlights
Full-time, 36 hrs/Night Shift
Every other weekend /holiday rotation
Hourly position, included in RN Step Program pay range: $36.15 to $59.95
About the Organization
Founded in 1897, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center is a 617-bed, Level I Trauma Center and a major teaching hospital serving Connecticut and the surrounding region. As part of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, we are proud to be one of the nation’s largest Catholic healthcare systems, united by a shared commitment to compassionate, high-quality care for all.
Our Commitment
Rooted 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.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran