RN ED Observation Unit

hhccareers; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits program

Job summary

Hartford Hospital, part of Hartford HealthCare, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Medical Observation Unit. You will care for patients in a fast-paced setting, focusing on observation for 24–48 hours to determine admission versus transfer, working with a team of nurses, hospitalists, and staff.

Requirements include a Connecticut RN license, graduation from an accredited nursing school, and AHA CPR certification. ADN/ASN is required, BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Connecticut RN License
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school
• Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR certification required.
• Education: ADN/ASN required BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, personalized care on the Medical Observation Unit.
• Care for patients 24–48 hours to determine admission vs transfer.
• Collaborate with nurses, hospitalists, consultants, and support staff.

Skills

RN license

CPR certified

Patient care

Education

Connecticut RN license

ADN/ASN required

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR

Job description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 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.

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected level 1 teaching hospitals in the region. We are on the cutting edge of technology & medical care and are home to the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), we have one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. Hartford Hospital houses the Northeast’s largest robotic surgery center, committed to becoming the best in the country for patient safety and is pursuing that goal by taking innovative action and creating a culture of safety at every level within the organization.

We are looking for a few exceptional Registered Nurse to join our team on the Medical Observation Unit.

Our Medical Observation Unit at Hartford Hospital is a fast-paced unit devoted to the management of patients requiring 24-48 hours to determine whether a patient can be safely transitioned or admitted to the hospital. Our team of Registered Nurses, Hospitalists, Consultants, PCA’s, administrative professionals and support staff is dedicated specifically to this unit, where we continue to provide safe, personalized, compassionate care to all our patients. This unit’s focus is on the provision of care to patients requiring a period of Observation before a medical decision can be made regarding patient admission versus transition.

• Current Connecticut RN License
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school
• Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR certification required.
• Education: ADN/ASN required BSN 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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.