RN Emergency Department

Backus Hospital•Norwich, CT

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse works in a collaborative environment with strong interdisciplinary teams and a patient-centered care model. Under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse Manager, the RN uses evidence-based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures, and medical staff direction. The RN applies nursing knowledge and the nursing process to develop a plan of care that addresses the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs of patients and their families. The Backus Hospital Emergency Department is a 42-bed unit treating a wide variety of patients in a fast-paced, evolving environment. It is a Level III Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center, with technologies including EPIC EMR, Teleneurology, and wireless medication scanning. The department also has a separate behavioral health area to support patient and staff safety. The unit describes its culture as collaborative and supportive, with an emphasis on professional growth.

Requirements

Graduate of a school of nursing.
One year of RN experience and/or successful completion of The William W. Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program.
BLS certification required.
Ability to obtain and maintain ACLS, TNCC, PALS, and CPI certifications within 90 days of hire.
Ability to obtain and maintain authorization to administer moderate sedation within nine months of hire.
Current unrestricted license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Connecticut.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Certified Emergency Nurse, Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse, or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

Responsibilities

Use evidence-based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures, and medical staff direction.
Use the nursing process to develop a plan of care addressing patients’ and families’ physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs.
Provide nursing care within a collaborative, interdisciplinary, patient-centered environment.