Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU E3

Backus Hospital; Marlborough (CT); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

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Competitive benefits

Career development

Descripción de la vacante

Backus Hospital in Connecticut is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the E3 telemetry/Progressive Care Unit. The role involves delivering patient-centered care using the nursing process and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires a nursing degree, CT RN license, BLS, and ability to obtain ACLS/PALS within 90 days; prior PCCN/CCRN preferred. Every other weekend and holiday shift pattern; Backus offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Formación

• Graduate of a school of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current CT RN license in good standing.
• BLS required; ACLS/PALS within 90 days.
• Progressive Care Unit experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain PCCN or CCRN preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Assess and identify patient problems and plan care.
• Implement and evaluate nursing care for patients.
• Provide patient and family education and communication.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to manage complex stroke, vascular and neuro care.

Conocimientos

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Educación

RN license CT

BSN preferred

Herramientas

Basic computer skills

Descripción del empleo

Location Detail:

Backus Hospital (10309)

Shift Detail:

Every other weekend, every other holiday. 7p-7:30a

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.

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.

E3 is a combined telemetry and Progressive Care Unit containing 25 beds and a team of nursing and healthcare professionals with excellent critical thinking skills and specialized training to provide the highest level of care. Our team has specialty training to care for complex stroke, vascular, neurological and specialty surgery populations as well as intermediate care patients. Combining our skill and use of innovative technology, our patient and family centered care creates an environment that promotes caring and healing.

JOB SUMMARY

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

• Graduate of a school of Nursing. BSN preferred
• One (1) year RN experience and/or successful completion of the Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program. Two (2) or more years of experience in this clinical area preferred.
• 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 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications within 90 days of hire.
• Must be able to pass the dysrhythmia test within 3 months of hire.
• Must be able to pass the BKAT with a score of 80% or complete a critical care course within one (1) year of hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications. Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) or Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) preferred

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.

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.