Registered Nurse / ED Plainfield

Backus Hospital; Hope Valley (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Backus Hospital in Plainfield, CT is seeking an Emergency Department Registered Nurse to join our 12-bed unit. You’ll deliver patient-centered care within a strong interdisciplinary team, applying evidence-based practices to guide the nursing process and ensure safe, high‑quality care.

The role requires 1 year of critical care experience, CT RN license, BLS; ACLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI within 90 days; ability to obtain moderate sedation within 9 months. Sign‑on bonus eligible.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• One year critical care RN experience required.
• BLS required. ACLS, TNCC, PALS, and CPI certifications within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain administration of moderate sedation within 9 months of hire.
• Current unrestricted License to practice as a Registered Nurse in Connecticut.
• Certified Emergency Nurse, Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse or NRP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care in a collaborative emergency department setting.
• Apply evidence-based practices and develop a plan of care to meet physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
• Assist in ED with monitoring, documentation and coordination of care for diverse patient populations.

Skills

Critical care RN experience

BLS

ACLS within 90 days

TNCC within 90 days

PALS within 90 days

CPI within 90 days

Moderate sedation within 9 months

Education

BSN preferred

CT RN license

Job description

Location Detail: 582 Norwich Rd Plainfield (10368)

Shift Detail: 7p-3a

SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE!!

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The Emergency Department at Plainfield is a free standing 12 bed unit, part of Backus hospital’s emergency room that cares for patients across the spectrum of age, health, education, etc. The staff includes Registered Nurses, emergency department technicians, Unit Secretaries, Physicians, Mid-Level practitioners, support staff, Public Safety Officers, and in-department radiology. The Emergency Department is equipped with all tools needed to safely care for any patient from central station cardiac monitoring to ultrasound equipment, to our EHR (Epic ASAP). We are a primary stroke center. All staff work together and in a supportive environment to make sure we have a safe environment for our staff & patients, working the most efficiently, and providing the highest level of satisfaction for our staff & patients.

Job Summary
Our Nurses work in collaborative environments with strong interdisciplinary teams, focused on a patient centered care model in a richly diverse work space. Under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse Manager, the registered nurse utilizes evidence based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, policies and procedures of the hospital and as directed by the medical staff. The registered nurse who through knowledge and ability uses the nursing process to develop a plan of care which includes standards of practice to meet the physical, emotional spiritual, cultural and educational needs of the patient and family.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• One (1) year critical care RN experience required.
• BLS required. Ability to obtain and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) certifications within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain administration of moderate sedation within 9 months of hire.
• Current unrestricted License in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut.
• Certified Emergency Nurse, Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification preferred.

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