Registered Nurse (RN) - OR General Surgery

Hartford HealthCare; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Backus Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its collaborative patient-centered care team. Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, you will apply evidence-based nursing practices and develop individualized care plans for patients and families.

Minimum requirements include graduation from a nursing program, an active CT RN license, and BLS certification; BSN/MSN and additional certifications are preferred. A sign-on bonus is offered where applicable.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of nursing.
• Current unrestricted RN license to practice in Connecticut.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at hire.

Responsibilities

• Work in collaborative, interdisciplinary teams to provide patient-centered care.
• Utilize evidence-based practices in line with the Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies, and medical staff directives.
• Develop and implement a plan of care using the nursing process to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs of patients and families.
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills with departments, colleagues, physicians, managers, and patients.

Skills

Nursing skills

Communication

Team player

Education

Graduate of a nursing program

BSN or MSN (preferred)

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)

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Work 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.

For more than 118 years, 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 Description

Our Nurses work in collaborative environments with strong interdisciplinary teams, focused on a patient centered care model in a richly diverse work space. Under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse Manager, the registered nurse utilizes evidence based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, policies and procedures of the hospital and as directed by the medical staff. The registered nurse who through knowledge and ability uses the nursing process to develop a plan of care which includes standards of practice to meet the physical, emotional spiritual, cultural and educational needs of the patient and family.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Graduate of a school of nursing.
• Experience: One (1) year experience and/or successful completion of The William W. Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program.
• 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 department specific certifications.

Preferred Requirements

• Education: BSN or MSN.
• Experience: Two (2) or more years experience in this specific clinical area.
• License and Certification: Certification in clinical area.
• CNOR certification

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Basic knowledge of Nursing principles and practices. Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions. Communicates effectively in order to provide technical or complex information as well as instruction. Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with departments, employees, physicians, managers and patients. Ability to handle multiple priorities, be flexible and a team player. Ability to work in a stressful environment. Commitment to customer service. Basic computer knowledge in order to enter/retrieve data.

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Requires high level of analytical ability in order to gather and interpret information from various sources. Able to take the appropriate action in response to changes, circumstances, problems and/or emergency situations. Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

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.