Emergency Department- Staff Nurse- 36hr- Nights

Connecticut Children's; Connecticut; Vor Ort; USD 75.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Connecticut Children’s in Hartford, CT is hiring an Emergency Department Staff Nurse for 36-hour night shifts. You will provide direct professional nursing care across the pediatric episode of care, under general supervision, aligned with policies and regulations.

The role emphasizes clinical expertise, family education, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Required ASN (BSN within 3 years), 2+ years pediatrics/emergency experience, CT RN license, BLS/CPR; crisis intervention and

Qualifikationen

• ASN required; BSN must be obtained within 3 years.
• Minimum 2 years clinical pediatrics or emergency experience.
• CT RN license and BLS/CPR required; Nonviolent Crisis Intervention preferred within 3 months; PALS preferred within 6 months; TNCC preferred within 12 months.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct professional nursing care with 24-hour accountability.
• Apply nursing process to deliver safe patient care.
• Lead as Resource Nurse and support preceptor activities when assigned.
• Complete all documentation per CCMC policies; communicate effectively with health care team.
• Educate patients and families on aspects of care per policies; promote patient/family education.
• Support unit leadership and productivity and resource management.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Nursing process

Ausbildung

ASN

BSN preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Emergency Department- Staff Nurse- 36hr- Nights

• United States
• CT, United States

• United States
• CT, United States

About Us

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.

Connecticut Children’s offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package for eligible team members, including medical, dental and vision insurance, hospital paid life and disability coverage, paid time off and leave programs, education and training assistance, a retirement savings plan with hospital match, and an employment assistance program. Eligibility for certain benefits is based on scheduled hours worked. All team members are eligible to participate in the retirement savings plan, regardless of scheduled hours worked. Additional benefit information is available here .

Job Description

Under general supervision, assumes 24-hour accountability to plan and provide direct professional nursing care for specified patients throughout the entire episode of service delivery as defined by population and unit. Provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the standards of practice of a professional nurse, CCMC policies & procedures, Joint Commission, and State & federal regulations. Reports to Nurse Manager.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Practice- On a daily basis, demonstrates clinical expertise and uses the nursing process to provide safe, appropriate patient care to a defined patient population according to CCMC and unit policies and standards.
• Population Specific - Demonstrates knowledge of the differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families.
• Unit Leadership- Delegates duties and tasks associated with patient care to clinical staff according to hospital policy and their scope of practice. As assigned, contributes to the leadership of the unit by functioning as the Resource Nurse and/or by participating in the professional development of others through preceptor/mentor activities. Supports the unit/department’s work productivity and resource management activities.
• Documentation/Communication- Completes all required documentation in a timely manner, according to CCMC policies and standards; necessary information is effectively communicated to all members of the health care team.
• Patient/Family Partnership & Education- Partners with child and family in evaluating outcomes. Monitors, trends, and evaluates patient/family responses to treatment. Provides appropriate education to patients and families regarding all aspects of care according to CCMC policies and standards; supports the organization’s efforts to patient/family education.
• CCMC Standards- Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the CCMC Standards.
• Position Specific Role Responsibilities:
  • Serves as a triage nurse when assigned to prioritize and expedite patient care based upon established protocols.
  • Serves as trauma nurse responder when assigned.
  • Becomes an active participant in patient/family prevention education and in patient and community healthcare provider follow-up.
  • Develops a working understanding of legal implications regarding evidence gathering and handling.
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Behavioral Health Area – Delegation of appropriate tasks to unlicensed assistant personnel.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Required:

• ASN required upon hire. BSN preferred upon hire and required within 3 years of hire.

Education and/or Experience Preferred:

• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in pediatrics and/or emergency setting preferred.

License and/or Certifications Required:

• Current State of Connecticut Registered Nurse Licensure required or nurse licensure compact (NLC) and maintained thereafter.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR in adult, child & infant is required upon hire.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training preferred upon hire and required within 3 months of hire to be maintained thereafter.
• PALS Certification preferred upon hire and required within 6 months of hire.
• TNCC preferred upon hire and required within 12 months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Theory, principles, techniques and practice of professional nursing.
• State regulations regarding nursing practice.
• Clinical standards of care; documentation and patient record policies and standards.
• Teaching techniques; identification of learning needs and provision of patient/family education.
• Developmental and population-specific patient & family assessment techniques and how to apply to practice.
• Accreditation and certification requirements and standards.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Basic proficiency in utilization of personal computers in networked Windows-based health care environment to access related software applications; locate, open, edit and print files and information utilized by the unit; and use of Internet as research tool.

Ability to:

• Work individually or with within teams and/or other organizations within the medical and research community.
• Make clinical and procedural decisions using the nursing process.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Delegate appropriately to ancillary staff.
• Communicate effectively with individuals and groups both orally and in writing.

Connecticut Children’s is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, national orientation, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability.

Job Info

• Job Identification 5847
• Job Category Nursing
• Posting Date 11/02/2026, 04:45 PM
• Job Shift Night
• Locations 282 Washington Street, Hartford, CT, 06106, US (On-site)
• Scheduled Days and Hours 7p-730a, with weekend and holiday rotations