Registered Nurse (RN), General Surgical DH, Evening Night

Danbury Hospital; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Healthcare coverage

HSA

401(k)

Life insurance

Wellness programs

EAP

Discounts

Job summary

Northwell Health’s Danbury Hospital seeks a registered nurse to provide professional care for a designated patient group, using the nursing process with the health care team.

Requires CT RN license and BLS; 36-hour work weeks, 7:00pm–7:30am, weekends/holidays as contracted. The hospital is in Danbury and offers opportunities to contribute to quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• CT RN license required.
• BLS required.
• BSN desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessments in an ongoing and systematic manner.
• Formulates a goal directed plan of care.
• Implements care in a skilled and continuous manner.
• Establishes priorities based on patient needs.
• Evaluates care effectiveness and patient progress.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Coordination

Compliance

Education

Associate's Degree

Job 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.

Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program.

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

1. Performs assessments in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychological & cognitive status.
2. Formulates a goal directed plan of care which is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis & patient outcomes.
3. Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner.
4. Establishes priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available resources.
5. Evaluates effectiveness of care given and patient progression toward outcomes.
6. Identifies patient's/significant other's learning needs and implements appropriate measures to meet them.
7. Coordinates interdisciplinary functions.
8. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
9. 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

• Registered Nurse

Education

• Associate's Level Degree

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.

With strong heart and open 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!

Available benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Team Member Discounts
• Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.