RN-Emergency Department (Plainfield)

Backus Hospital; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Backus Hospital's Emergency Department in Plainfield is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our 12-bed unit. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, you will provide evidence-based, patient-centered care to a diverse patient population.

Requirements include BSN preferred, 1 year critical care RN experience, BLS, and CT RN license. Certifications ACLS/TNCC/PALS/CPI should be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nursing school with RN licensure in CT.
• One year of critical care RN experience required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS, TNCC, PALS, CPI to be obtained within 90 days.
• Ability to obtain moderate sedation authorization within 9 months.

Responsibilities

• Use nursing process to develop a care plan addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, and educational needs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams under Nurse Manager supervision.
• Maintain high-quality, patient-centered care for diverse patient populations.

Skills

Critical care nursing

RN licensing

BLS certification

ACLS

TNCC

PALS

CPI certification

Moderate sedation administration

Education

BSN preferred

CT Registered Nurse 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.