Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU

Backus Hospital; Killingly (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Backus Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Connecticut. The role emphasizes using the nursing process and building a synergistic nurse–patient relationship while assessing patient needs, planning, implementing, and evaluating care.

Requirements include RN licensure in CT, BLS on hire, and NRP eligibility within 60 days. BSN/MSN preferred, with 1 year RN experience and 2+ years in NICU preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of nursing; BSN or MSN preferred.
• 1 year RN experience and/or completion of Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program.
• Two or more years experience in NICU preferred.
• Current unrestricted License to practice as RN in CT; BLS on hire; ability to obtain NRP within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical competence through nursing process and nurse–patient relationship.
• Assesses and identifies patient problems/needs; establishes a care plan; implements and evaluates care.
• Provides NICU nursing care and collaborates with the health-care team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

RN experience

Neonatal care

BLS certification

NRP within 60 days

Education

Current Connecticut RN license

BSN or MSN preferred

Job description

Location Detail

Backus Hospital (10309)

Shift Detail

7:00pm-7:30am

Rotating Weekends and Holidays

Work where every moment matters.

Job Overview

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Since 1893, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

JOB SUMMARY - NICU

Demonstrates clinical competence through utilization of the nursing process and development of a synergistic nurse-patient relationship. Assesses and identifies patient problems/needs, establishes a plan of care, implements and evaluates care provided to patients.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of a school of nursing. BSN or MSN preferred.

Experience:

• One (1) year RN experience and/or successful completion of The William W. Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program.
• Two (2) or more years experience in this specific clinical area preferred.

License and Certification

• Current unrestricted License in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications.
• Registered Nurse Core Certification (RNC - NIC or CCRN) preferred.

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