Staff Nurse Float-Central Staffing Office

Connecticut Children's; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with hospital*

Education and training assistance

Paid time off and leave programs

Job summary

Connecticut Children’s is seeking registered nurses to provide direct pediatric care across acute units on a float basis. You will work with the Pediatric ICU, Neonatal ICU, and medical/surgical units, delivering high-quality care to children from neonates to adolescents.

Requirements include ASN/ADN with BSN preferred, and at least 2 years of pediatric RN experience. Current CT RN licensure, BLS, and PALS are expected, with ongoing education support offered.

Qualifications

• ASN/ADN required upon hire; BSN preferred, BSN must be obtained within 3 years if ASN/ADN.
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a pediatric clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical expertise using the nursing process to provide safe, appropriate patient care.
• Cares for patients in med-surg and float assignments in ICUs with cultural sensitivity.
• Delegates duties per policy and supports staff development and productivity.
• Completes documentation timely and communicates with the health care team.
• Partners with patients and families to evaluate outcomes and provide education.

Skills

Pediatric nursing

Nursing process

Patient education

Communication

Education

ASN/ADN

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Description

Under general supervision, assumes accountability to plan and provide direct professional nursing care for specified patients during his or her assigned shift as defined by population and unit. Provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the standards of practice of a professional nurse, CCMC policies & procedures, Joint Commission, and State & federal regulations. Reports to Nurse Manager, Nursing Operations Leaders.

Job Description

Under general supervision, assumes accountability to plan and provide direct professional nursing care for specified patients during his or her assigned shift as defined by population and unit. Provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the standards of practice of a professional nurse, CCMC policies & procedures, Joint Commission, and State & federal regulations. Reports to Nurse Manager, Nursing Operations Leaders.
Part time and full-time positions available.
The Central Staffing Office Nursing Float Pool is a team that demonstrates a high level of flexibility, enjoys variety and likes being a part of multiple teams. The RN and PCA teams float to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and 3 Medical/Surgical Units. The PCA team also floats to the Emergency Department. We provide the opportunity to network throughout the hospital, care for children of all ages and diagnoses, and expand your skills. Come join a team that is welcomed throughout the hospital because of the great care we provide.

Responsibilities

CLINICAL PRACTICE

• Demonstrates clinical expertise and uses the nursing process to provide safe, appropriate patient care to a defined patient population according to CCMC and unit policies and standards.
• Competently cares for all patients in med-surg and float assignments in the ICUs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the population-specific differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families and co-workers.

LEADERSHIP AND MENTORING

• Delegates duties and tasks associated with patient care to clinical staff according to hospital policy and their scope of practice.
• Participates in the professional development of others through preceptor/mentor activities and positive role modeling.
• Supports the department’s work productivity and resource management activities.

DOCUMENTATION/COMMUNICATION

• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Effectively communicates all information to members of the health care team.

PATIENT/FAMILY PARTNERSHIP & EDUCATION

• Partners with child and family in evaluating outcomes.
• Monitors and evaluates patient/family responses to treatment.
• Provides and documents appropriate education to patients and families regarding all aspects of care according to CCMC policies and standards.

QUALITY AND SAFETY

• Identifies safety concerns and barriers to optimal patient care and brings issue forward to appropriate leadership staff.
• Holds self and others accountable to unsure patient safety.
• Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the Connecticut Children’s behaviors and leadership competencies.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Required

• A minimum of ASN/ADN required upon hire, BSN preferred. If ASN/ADN, must acquire BSN within 3 years of hire.

Education and/or Experience Preferred

• Experience Preferred: Minimum 2 years of experience working as a RN in a pediatric clinical setting.

License and/or Certification Required

• Current State of Connecticut Registered Nurse Licensure required or nurse licensure compact (NLC) and maintained thereafter.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR/BLS certification required upon hire and maintained
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of hire.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training certification required within 3 months of hire and maintained thereafter.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge

• Theories, principles, techniques and practices of professional pediatric nursing.
• Organizational policies and procedures

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Basic proficiency in utilization of personal computers; Utilizes computer and telecommunication technology to facilitate multifaceted communications.

Ability to

• Work individually and within teams.
• Make clinical and procedural decisions using the nursing process.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Delegate appropriately to ancillary staff.

About Us

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.

Benefits

• including medical, dental and vision insurance, hospital paid life and disability coverage, paid time off and leave programs, education and training assistance, a retirement savings plan with hospital match, and an employment assistance program.
• Eligibility for certain benefits is based on scheduled hours worked.
• All team members are eligible to participate in the retirement savings plan, regardless of scheduled hours worked.
• Additional benefit information is available here .

Connecticut Children’s offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package for eligible team members, including medical, dental and vision insurance, hospital paid life and disability coverage, paid time off and leave programs, education and training assistance, a retirement savings plan with hospital match, and an employment assistance program. Eligibility for certain benefits is based on scheduled hours worked. All team members are eligible to participate in the retirement savings plan, regardless of scheduled hours worked. Additional benefit information is available here .