Registered Nurse Acute (RN) - Labor And Delivery

The Hospital of Central Connecticut • New Britain, CT

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Acute (RN) in Labor and Delivery 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-varianced patient populations, addressing patients’ and families’ physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs.

The position is based 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 range of specialties. The scheduled shift is nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., for 36 hours, including every third weekend and every other holiday.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Associate’s degree in Nursing.
• Successful completion of a nurse residency, if applicable.
• One year of experience with a minimum of 1,000 hours of clinical experience as a licensed registered nurse.
• Registered Nurse license in the State of Connecticut.
• BLS Provider credential from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Additional certifications may be required for specific specialties.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing and high reliability.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, deliver, and evaluate patient care.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Cultural sensitivity in interactions with patients, families, and coworkers.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated skills in providing care for age-specific populations.
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative team and manage multiple clinical priorities.
• Self-direction in clinical responsibilities.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new technology and programs.

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 physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs of patients and families.
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate patient care.
• Care for a full patient assignment, with an expanding scope of responsibilities over time.
• Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.
• Use communication skills to support a healthy work environment and positive patient outcomes and experience.
• Provide age-specific care and demonstrate cultural sensitivity in interactions with patients, families, and coworkers.
• Act as a preceptor and charge nurse as needed.
• Manage and organize multiple clinical priorities.
• Use computer applications and learn new technology and programs as they are implemented.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 after six months of employment.
• Tuition discounts of up to 40% with partner 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.
• Automatic enrollment in the Nurse Residency Program for graduate RNs with less than one year of experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree