RN-Emergency Department (Plainfield)

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

Job summary

Backus Hospital in Plainfield, CT, seeks a Registered Nurse for its Emergency Department. The RN will work with a multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care, drawing on critical care experience and nursing processes to plan and deliver care across all ages.

The role requires an active CT RN license and timely completion of required certifications. The department emphasizes safety, efficiency, and high-quality patient experiences, with opportunities for professional growth and

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• One year critical care RN experience required.
• BLS required. ACLS, TNCC, PALS, and 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 an RN in Connecticut.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care under the direction of the Nurse Manager using evidence-based practices.
• Develop and execute care plans using the nursing process to meet physical, emotional, spiritual and educational needs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient care and positive patient experiences.

Skills

Critical care experience

Nursing process

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Current Connecticut RN license

Job description

Location Detail:

582 Norwich Rd

Plainfield (10368)

Shift Detail:

11p-7aSIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE!!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.The Emergency Department at Plainfield is a free standing 12 bed unit, part of Backus hospital’s emergency room that cares for patients across the spectrum of age, health, education, etc. The staff includes Registered Nurses, emergency department technicians, Unit Secretaries, Physicians, Mid-Level practitioners, support staff, Public Safety Officers, and in-department radiology. The Emergency Department is equipped with all tools needed to safely care for any patient from central station cardiac monitoring to ultrasound equipment, to our EHR (Epic ASAP). We are a primary stroke center. All staff work together and in a supportive environment to make sure we have a safe environment for our staff & patients, working the most efficiently, and providing the highest level of satisfaction for our staff & patients.

Job Summary

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

• Graduate of a school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• One (1) year critical care RN experience 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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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.