Per Diem Registered Nurse, Med-Surg - Telemetry

Job Summary

Come join our Nursing family and be an integral part of our med / surg telemetry team! We offer an extensive onboarding experience with a dedicated Preceptor that includes continuing education, SIM lab, and a dedicated professional development specialist.

Our nurses collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and carry out a patient centered plan of care. This position involves treating a diverse patient population with a variety of medical conditions and post surgical care needs.

The medical surgical RN provides direct nursing care in accordance with Bristol Health's established policies, procedures, and evidence based protocols.

Tasks and responsibilities include : telemetry monitoring and interpretation, carrying out physician orders, administering prescribed medication, wound care, vital sign monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition utilizing computerized documentation and information technology tools, orienting and mentoring new team members, following universal precautions utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment.

Benefits include : Tuition reimbursement, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package, 403B plan, Nursing clinical ladder, paid time off plan, employee retail pharmacy on site, shift incentives

Qualifications

Qualifications

Educational / Minimum Requirements :

CT RN License in good standing. One year of clinical nursing experience in acute or subacute care (Preferred).

State / Federal Mandated Licensure or Certification Requirements :

Current State of Connecticut licensure as a Registered Nurse. Certification from a professional nursing body preferred.

Bristol Health Mandated Educational Requirements :

General orientation at time of hire. Fire / Safety / Infection Control annually. Health Care Provider CPR from American Heart Association.

Successfully complete all training programs as determined by Education & HRD department. Other unit based competencies / skills as required.

Special Requirements :

Successfully complete unit based competency package, plus unit specific items. Strong team skills.

Must be willing to be floated or reassigned to another department, unit, office, or location as needed.

Physical Requirements :

Physical agility with repetitive occurrence including but not limited to; walking, running, bending, stooping, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling, crouching, crawling, balancing, reaching, standing, sitting, and twisting.

Lifting greater than 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the work day. Looking at a computer monitor. Vision acuity correctable to normal.

Hearing acuity correctable to normal. Acute sense of smell for normal perception. Ability to verbalize so that the average person can comprehend.

Work Environment :

Regular exposure to patient elements, occasional stress.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.

They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Our Benefits

Our employees play an important role in helping Bristol Hospital and Health Care Group deliver quality care every day in the community, and as such, we are committed to offering them a comprehensive, cost-effective benefits package that meets their needs.

We recognize the importance of total well-being. Not only do we want our patients to live their best lives, but we also want our employees and their families to have the resources they need to thrive.

When you work here, you can feel confident in knowing that you’re making a difference in a place that supports you personally and professionally.

Some of the benefit plans are provided at no cost to you, for others you pay some (or all) of the cost at attractive group rates through payroll deduction.

Bristol is pleased to offer employees access to these important elements through our benefits package :

Health & Wellness

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness

Annual Biometric Screening & Health Assessment

Income Protection

• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Contribution
• Voluntary Benefit Programs

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Auto

Pet Insurance

Cancer

Accident

Financial Plan

• 403b Retirement Plan with Discretionary Employer Core & Match
• 401k Retirement Plan

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