GI- Registered Nurse-Ambulatory- 40hr

Connecticut Children's; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Children’s is seeking a registered nurse to provide general or specialized nursing care in ambulatory or clinical settings. You will work with patients and families, guided by CCMC standards and state/federal regulations, reporting to the Nurse Manager.

The role emphasizes family-centered care, clear documentation, patient flow, education, and collaboration with the healthcare team to achieve positive outcomes while upholding safety and cultural sensitivity.

Qualifications

• ASN/ADN required at hire; BSN within 3 years if ADN/ASN.
• Current State RN license or Nursing Compact license.
• BLS/CPR for Providers preferred on hire and required within 1 month.
• Specialty licensure may be required by department.
• Knowledge of CCMC Core Organizational Competencies.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize, plan, and provide direct family-centered nursing care within area of service.
• Facilitate patient flow and evaluate outcomes with families.
• Monitor and respond to child/family treatment outcomes.
• Educate patient/family on all aspects of care per protocols.
• Advise and advocate for parents and families.
• Document care plans, patient status, meds, vitals, and events.
• Follow CCMC documentation standards and policies.
• Delegate care to peers to meet patient needs; assist staff within area.
• Communicate data to ensure continuity of care with healthcare team.
• Provide psychosocial support to patients, families, and peers.
• Apply pain management principles per 'Comfort Central' policy.
• Demonstrate knowledge of age-related needs from neonate to adolescent.
• Show cultural sensitivity in all interactions.
• Support mission and standards of the organization.

Skills

Family-centered care

Clinical nursing

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

ASN/ADN

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Description

Provides general or specialized nursing care to patients in ambulatory setting or clinical practice. Provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the standards of practice of a professional nurse, Connecticut Children’s policies and procedures and State and federal regulations. Reports to Nurse Manager.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes, plans, provides direct family-centered care to patients within area of service throughout the continuum of care utilizing time and resources effectively and efficiently.
• Facilitates the flow of patients within the clinical practice. Partners with child and family in evaluating outcomes.
• Monitors, trends and evaluates child/family responses to treatment throughout scope of service.
• Provides appropriate education to patient/family regarding all aspects of care, including telephone advice, based upon established protocols.
• Serves as advocate for parents and families.
• Clearly documents all pertinent aspects of care, including: a plan of care; a regular summary of patient status and family adjustment; unexpected events of changes in patient condition; medications; and monitoring of vital signs, etc.
• Complies with CCMC policies regarding appropriate documentation.
• Delegates aspects of care to peers and ancillary personnel to meet needs. Serves as a resource to staff within area of expertise.
• Networks with healthcare team by documenting and communicating comprehensive data including complex child/family needs to provide continuity.
• Provides psychosocial support for patient, family and peers to promote healthier patient/family/team outcomes.
• Follows "Comfort Central" as the guiding principle in the assessment and treatment of pain, as outlined in the management of pain policy.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the age-related 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.
• Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the CCMC STANDARDS.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Required

• A minimum of ASN/ADN required upon hire; BSN preferred. If ASN/ADN, must acquire BSN within 3 years of hire

License and/or Certification Required

• Current State of Connecticut Registered Nurse licensure or Nursing Compact License required and maintained thereafter.
• BLS/CPR for Providers from American Heart Association, or American Red Cross, preferred upon hire and required within 1 month of hire. Must remain current at all times.
• Specialty licensure/certification may be required, as specified by department.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to demonstrate all of the CCMC Core Organizational Competencies or has potential to do so as well as any clinical competencies within specialty area.

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 .