Registered Nurse / ED Plainfield

Backus Hospital; Plainfield (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligible

Job summary

Backus Hospital in Plainfield, CT seeks a registered nurse for the Emergency Department. You will work in a 12-bed ED with a multidisciplinary team, providing patient-centered care and using evidence-based practices under the Nurse Manager's supervision.

The role requires critical care RN experience, CT RN licensure, and certifications (BLS/ACLS/TNCC/PALS) with a 90-day window. A BSN is preferred, and the department emphasizes safety and excellent patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of nursing program; BSN preferred.
• One year critical care RN experience required.
• BLS, ACLS, TNCC, PALS and CPI certifications within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain moderate sedation administration within 9 months.
• Current CT RN license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care under the direction of the Nurse Manager.
• Use nursing process to develop a care plan addressing physical, emotional and educational needs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary ED team to ensure safety and quality care.

Skills

Critical Care Experience

RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

TNCC Certification

Moderate Sedation Administration

Education

BSN preferred

RN License - CT

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Location Detail: 582 Norwich Rd Plainfield (10368)

Shift Detail: 7p-3a

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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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