Description
Job Schedule : Full Time
Standard Hours : 36
Job Shift : Shift 1
Shift Details :
Work where every moment matters.
Every day, over 30,000 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.
For more than 118 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut.
We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services.
We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.
Job Description :
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 or MSN preferred
- One (1) year RN experience; two (2) or more years in this specific clinical area preferred
- Current unrestricted license in good standing to practice as Registered Nurse in State of CT
- Ability to obtain and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), certifications within 90 days of hire and ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Basic knowledge of Nursing principles and practices. Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions. Communicates effectively in order to provide technical or complex information as well as instruction.
Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with departments, employees, physicians, managers and patients. Ability to handle multiple priorities, be flexible and a team player.
Ability to work in a stressful environment. Commitment to customer service. Basic computer knowledge in order to enter / retrieve data.
PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING
Requires high level of analytical ability in order to gather and interpret information from various sources. Able to take the appropriate action in response to changes, circumstances, problems and / or emergency situations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
We take great care of careers.
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 .
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