Registered Nurse - Critical Care

Waterbury Hospital; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Registered Nurse in Critical Care, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work nights while utilizing your nursing skills to support patients through critical situations. You will develop care plans, implement physician orders, and maintain documentation to ensure quality healthcare delivery. With generous perks like education reimbursement and a pension plan, this role is perfect for those looking to grow in a supportive environment that values professional development and teamwork.

Benefits

Employer paid pension plan

Sign on bonuses for experienced RNs

Employee Referrals

Training opportunities in specialty areas

Generous student loan forgiveness

Education reimbursement

Shift incentives

Clinical Ladders

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed RN in Connecticut with experience in Medical/Surgical procedures.
• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement care plans, monitor patients before and after procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation and promote effective teamwork.

Skills

Intravenous therapy

Team collaboration

Patient care documentation

Medical/Surgical procedures

Basic computer skills

Education

Licensed Registered Nurse in Connecticut

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program

Job description

Registered Nurse - Critical Care INTERNAL

Intensive Care - Loc 2

Full Time, Nights, 36 HR Nights 1845-0715

At Waterbury Hospital, we offer our RNs:

• Employer paid pension plan
• Sign on bonuses for experienced RNs
• Employee Referrals
• Training opportunities in specialty areas
• Generous student loan forgiveness
• Education reimbursement
• Shift incentives
• Clinical Ladders

Scope of Position:

The Registered Nurse in Critical Care utilizes the nursing process and diagnoses to treat human responses to actual or potential problems. The nurse is accountable to the patient, family, and peers for the totality of work performed, ensuring the organization fulfills its mission of providing quality healthcare within the community. The patient population includes adults, geriatrics, and occasionally adolescents. Reports to the Assistant Director.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement a care plan, demonstrating leadership to meet patient and family needs. Monitor patients before, during, and after surgery or procedures to ensure safe, efficient care. Reassess and revise the plan based on changing needs and priorities.
2. Implement Physician's orders, nursing interventions, and procedures with skill and judgment for patient care.
3. Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of nursing care to support information sharing and quality care.
4. Promote effective teamwork within the department to meet goals and participate in Quality Improvement activities.
5. Engage in professional development to stay current with advances in nursing practice.
6. Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements:

• Licensed Registered Nurse in Connecticut
• Experience in Medical/Surgical procedures
• Intravenous therapy experience preferred, including starting IVs
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to work in a time-oriented environment, including exposure to bloodborne pathogens, physical demands such as lifting, pulling patients, pushing stretchers, and standing for extended periods wearing a lead apron
• Ability to demonstrate and perform strengthening and toning exercises
• Ability to interact with patients with tact and confidentiality
• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program
• Basic computer skills and ability to access internet and hospital-specific programs
• Perform automated functions related to job responsibilities