Registered Nurse (RN), ICU DH, Nights

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 96,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in Danbury is seeking a professional Registered Nurse for full-time night shift in the ICU. The role requires a CT RN license, BLS certification, and a minimum of six months ICU experience or two years in a step-down unit.

You will provide direct patient care, monitor critical conditions, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care. We offer a supportive environment at Danbury Hospital with a focus on patient safety, professional development, and

Qualifications

• Current State CT RN license.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum six months ICU experience, or cardio-thoracic ICU and/or 2 years of Stepdown Unit experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs ongoing assessments focusing on physiologic, psychologic and cognitive status.
• Formulates a goal-directed care plan based on nursing diagnoses and outcomes.
• Implements care in a skilled, consistent and continuous manner.
• Establishes care priorities based on patient needs and resources.
• Evaluates progress toward outcomes and adjusts as needed.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary functions and communicates with the team.
• Adheres to all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

ICU nursing

Patient assessment

Team coordination

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.

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: Current State of CT RN license. BLS certification required. Minimum six months of ICU experience, and/or cardio thoracic ICU and/or 2 years of StepdownUnit experience

Hours: 36 control hours

Shift: 7:00pm-7:30am, 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: Nursing certification, BSN

Location: Danbury-24 Hospital Ave

Work Type: Full-Time

Standard Hours: 36.00

Work Schedule: Evening Night 12

Department: ICU

Exempt: No

Hourly Range: $46.30 - $67.77

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!