RN to ED Bridge Nurse: Transition to Emergency Dept

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's Registered Nurse (RN) Medicine-to-ED Bridge Program in Hartford, CT, offers a structured transition into the Emergency Department with mentorship and collaborative coaching to build ED-ready competencies.

Participants gain guided experience on medicine units and ED workflows, develop individualized development plans with Medicine and ED leaders, and progress through stepwise readiness assessments toward full ED practice.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• ADN/ASN or BSN preferred.
• Current Connecticut RN License required prior to start date.
• BLS certification by the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Utilize evidence-based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act.
• Develop a plan of care to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs of patients and families.
• Participate in the creation of individualized development plans with managers of both Medicine and ED.
• Engage in collaborative coaching sessions with managers at regular intervals.
• Work with experienced RNs from both Medicine and ED as mentors.
• Undergo transitional orientation to care for inpatients in the Emergency Department.
• Be evaluated for readiness to transition fully to the ED after completing each step of the bridge program.

Skills

Evidence-based care

Mentorship

Patient education

Education

ADN/ASN or BSN

Job description

Hartford HealthCare's Registered Nurse (RN) Medicine-to-ED Bridge Program in Hartford, CT, offers a structured transition into the Emergency Department with mentorship and collaborative coaching to build ED-ready competencies.

Participants gain guided experience on medicine units and ED workflows, develop individualized development plans with Medicine and ED leaders, and progress through stepwise readiness assessments toward full ED practice.