RN-Emergency Department (Plainfield)

Hartford Healthcare•Plainfield, CT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department at Plainfield is a free-standing 12-bed unit, part of Backus Hospital's emergency room. It cares for patients across the spectrum of age and health. The staff includes Registered Nurses, emergency department technicians, Unit Secretaries, Physicians, Mid-Level practitioners, support staff, Public Safety Officers, and in-department radiology. The Emergency Department is equipped with all tools needed to safely care for any patient, from central station cardiac monitoring to ultrasound equipment, to our EHR (Epic ASAP). We are a primary stroke center. All staff work together in a supportive environment to ensure a safe and efficient environment, providing the highest level of satisfaction for our staff and patients. Our Nurses work in collaborative environments with strong interdisciplinary teams, focused on a patient-centered care model in a richly diverse workspace. 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, 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.

Requirements

Graduate of a school of nursing; BSN preferred.
One (1) year critical care RN experience required.
BLS required.
Ability to obtain and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) certifications within 90 days of hire.
Ability to obtain and maintain administration of moderate sedation within 9 months of hire.
Current unrestricted License in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut.

Nice To Haves

Certified Emergency Nurse, Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Utilize evidence-based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, policies and procedures of the hospital and as directed by the medical staff.
Use 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.