Respiratory Intermediate Care RN — Residency & Growth

St. Vincent's Medical Center; Naugatuck (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nurse Residency Program

Tuition Reimbursement (up to $5,250)

Loan forgiveness

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Health insurance

Free parking on-site

Discounts on services

CRGs

Job summary

St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT, is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care within established policies and protocols.

You will coordinate care across disciplines, implement care plans, and support discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions. The role emphasizes continuous professional growth, adherence to ANA standards, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Associate degree required; BSN preferred.
• Current Connecticut RN license.
• BLS certification by the American Heart Association.
• Excellent assessment and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
• Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess patients and to identify physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and age-related needs in order to provide individualized care to the patient.
• Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel consistent with their level of education and expertise in order to meet patients' needs and to maximize staff performance.
• Participates in daily interdisciplinary patient rounds. Demonstrates knowledge of patients' condition and is able to provide appropriate input to meet desired outcomes for the appropriate patient population.
• Reflects ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice (2015), ANA Code of Ethics (2015), and ANA Social Policy Statement (2015).
• Develops, implements and revises individualized plans of care.
• Participates in activities for professional growth and development outside of patient care.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent assessment skills

Critical thinking

Education

Associate degree

BSN preferred

Job description

St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT, is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care within established policies and protocols.

You will coordinate care across disciplines, implement care plans, and support discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions. The role emphasizes continuous professional growth, adherence to ANA standards, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.