RN Emergency Department

Backus Hospital; Griswold (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Backus Hospital is seeking an Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) to join a collaborative team in Connecticut. RNs provide patient-centered care under the Nurse Manager, using evidence-based practices and nursing processes to meet diverse patient needs.

Qualifications include BSN preferred, 1 year RN experience (Nurse Residency may satisfy), BLS required with ACLS/TNCC/PALS/CPI within 90 days of hire, and CT RN license in good standing.

Qualifications

• 1 year RN experience and/or completion of the Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program required.
• BLS required; ACLS, TNCC, PALS, CPI certifications within 90 days of hire.

Skills

RN experience

BLS

ACLS

TNCC

PALS

CPI

Education

BSN preferred

Graduate of a school of nursing

Job description

Location Detail:

Backus Hospital (10309)

Shift Detail:

3pm-3:30am Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 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 as an Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN).

Job Summary

Our Registered Nurses (RNs) 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 (RN) 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 (RN) 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

• Graduate of a school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• One (1) year RN experience and/or successful completion of The William W. Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program required.
• BLS required. Ability to obtain and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) certifications within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain administration of moderate sedation within 9 months of hire.
• Current unrestricted License in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut.
• Certified Emergency Nurse, Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification preferred.

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