Registered Nurse Acute (RN) - Family Birthing Center

The Hospital of Central Connecticut•New Britain, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Acute works under the general direction of Nursing Leadership and in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. The nurse uses evidence-based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies and procedures. The role develops plans of care for complex, multi-variant patient populations, addressing patients’ and families’ physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs. This position is in the Family Birthing Center at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, an acute-care community teaching hospital providing inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, along with a wide variety of specialties. The posted schedule is a 36-hour night shift from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with every third weekend and every other holiday. Hartford HealthCare supports nurses with evidence-based practice, learning opportunities, and a Nurse Residency Program for graduate RNs with less than one year of experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Associate’s degree in Nursing.
One year of experience with a minimum of 1,000 hours of clinical experience as a licensed registered nurse.
Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Connecticut.
BLS Provider credential from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
Knowledge of nursing principles and practices, high reliability, and care for age-specific populations.
Demonstrated ability to develop, deliver, and evaluate patient care.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
Ability to manage and organize multiple clinical priorities and work independently in clinical responsibilities.
Strong computer skills and experience using industry applications and programs, with ability to learn new technology and programs.
Successful completion of nurse residency, if applicable.
Additional certifications may be required in specific specialties.

Nice To Haves

Membership in a professional nursing organization.

Responsibilities

Use evidence-based nursing practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies and procedures.
Develop plans of care for complex patient populations that address patients’ and families’ physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs.
Develop, deliver, and evaluate patient care.
Manage a full patient assignment, with scope of responsibilities expanding over time.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and contribute to a healthy work environment and positive patient outcomes and experiences.
Provide age-specific care with cultural sensitivity in interactions with patients, families, and co-workers.
Act as a preceptor and charge nurse as needed.
Manage and organize multiple clinical priorities and fulfill clinical responsibilities independently.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 after six months of employment.
Up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleagues and dependents.
Loan forgiveness for qualifying existing student loans.
Employee assistance and wellness programs, including a focus on mental health.
Paid time off.
Health insurance packages.
Free on-site parking.
Discounts on services, products, and optional coverages, including movie tickets, pet insurance, and travel.
Nurse Residency Program enrollment for graduate RNs with less than one year of experience.
Clinical instruction and additional learning opportunities for graduate RNs completing the Nurse Residency Program.