Registered Nurse (RN) - OR General Surgery

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital; Goshen (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process in a general acute care setting in Torrington, CT. The role includes following department philosophies and providing education to families, while directing ancillary staff as needed.

The position requires CT RN licensure and a Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred. Expect 4 eight-hour shifts per week with an on-call rotation, including occasional overnight and

Qualifications

• Direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process.
• Education and support for family members per patient needs.
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary team to maintain care quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care following department philosophies.
• Educate family members and involve them in care planning.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and age-appropriate comfort and privacy.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse license (CT)

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Location Detail:

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (10115)

Shift Detail:

This posting is for 4 8-hour shifts per week with on-call rotation consisting of typically 1 overnight per week as well as weekend on-call rotation typically 1 weekend every 7-8 weeksWork where every moment matters. 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.

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 122-bed, general acute care community hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut, that serves as a regional health care resource for the 100,000 residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut. CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient, safe and comfortable patient environment.

Registered Nurses utilize the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, documentation, and evaluation) to provide direct and indirect patient care based on area(s) assigned, addressing the age appropriate needs of all patients.

• Follows nursing department philosophies, policies and procedures to develop unique education and care plans for each patient and provide appropriate education and support for family members.
• Utilizes judgment, knowledge and understanding of patient and family needs when directing ancillary staff.
• Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction (patient, family, physician, others), maintaining patient confidentiality and being sensitive to the age specific patient needs for comfort, privacy and generalized care. Incumbents of this position will annually complete the attached competency requirements specific to their area(s) of responsibility.QualificationsMaintains current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of ConnecticutBachelor’s degree in field of Nursing preferred.

We take great care of careers.With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment .