Registered Nurse (RN), General Surgical DH, Eve/Night

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 64,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in Danbury seeks a Registered Nurse for the General Surgical department. The role requires CT RN license, BLS, and provides 36-hour weekly shifts from 7:00pm to 7:30am, including weekends and holidays.

You will assess, plan and deliver nursing care, coordinate with other team members and ensure compliance with standards. Experience with postoperative care and patient education is valued, and the position emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration within a busy hospital

Qualifications

• Required: State of CT RN license; BLS certification required.
• Hours: 36 control hours per week.
• Shift: 7:00pm–7:30am; includes weekends and holidays as contracted.
• Location: Danbury-24 Hospital Ave
• Department: General Surgical

Responsibilities

• Performs assessments in an ongoing and systematic manner focusing on physiologic, psychological and cognitive status.
• Formulates a goal-directed plan of care based on nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes.
• Implements care in a skilled, consistent and continuous manner.
• Establishes priorities of patient care based on essential needs and available resources.
• Evaluates effectiveness of care and patient progress toward outcomes.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary functions and fulfills compliance responsibilities.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Level Degree

Job description

Description

Northwellis the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees - including members ofNorthwell Health Physician Partners- who are working to change health care for the better.

Description

Northwellis the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees - including members ofNorthwell Health Physician Partners- who are working to change health care for the better.

Our Accolades Include The Following

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• U.S. News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatment
• Healthgrades - One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals
• Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
• Joint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgery

At Danbury Hospital, we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possible—always with heart. For many of our team members, that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital. We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events. Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work.

Summary

Provides professional care and assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. Provides care to these patients utilizing the nursing process in collaboration with other health care team members.

Required: State of CT RN license required. BLS required

Hours: 36 control hours

Shift: 7:00pm-7:30am; including weekends and holidays as contracted

Responsibilities

• Performs assessments in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychological & cognitive status.
• Formulates a goal directed plan of care which is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis & patient outcomes.
• Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner.
• Establishes priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available resources.
• Evaluates effectiveness of care given and patient progression toward outcomes.
• Identifies patient's/significant other's learning needs and implements appropriate measures to meet them.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary functions.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Information

Desired:BSN

Location: Danbury-24 Hospital Ave

Standard Hours: 36.00

Department: General Surgical

Exempt: No

Salary Range

$46.30 - $67.77 hourly

Credentials

Essential:

• Registered Nurse

Education

Essential:

• Associate's Level Degree

Essential

Working conditions:

• Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
• Significant occupational risk
• Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
• Significant exposure to dirt, odor, noise, human waste, etc.

Withstrong hearts andopen minds, we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Northwell Health!