Registered Nurse - Graduate Nurse (RN, GN) - Surgical A4

Hartford Healthcare•Norwich, CT

About The Position

The Registered Nurse - Graduate Nurse works on Surgical A4, a 31-bed pre- and post-operative inpatient unit at Backus Hospital. The unit cares for patients recovering from general surgery and orthopedic, bariatric, gastrointestinal, Women’s Health, and medical conditions. The team includes new graduate and experienced nurses, nursing leaders, and other healthcare professionals in a fast-paced, supportive environment. Surgical A4 is an Advanced Total Joint and Advanced Spine center of excellence recognized by the Joint Commission. The nurse demonstrates clinical competence by using the nursing process and developing a synergistic nurse-patient relationship. The nurse assesses patients and identifies their problems and needs, establishes a plan of care, and implements and evaluates the care provided. The role contributes to a patient- and family-centered environment that promotes caring and healing.

Requirements

Graduate of a school of Nursing.
Current unrestricted license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Connecticut.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire.
Basic knowledge of nursing principles and practices.
Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to handle multiple priorities, be flexible, and work as part of a team.
Ability to work in a stressful environment and commitment to customer service.
Basic computer knowledge to enter and retrieve data.
Analytical ability to gather and interpret information from various sources.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
One year of RN experience and/or successful completion of the Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and identify their problems and needs.
Establish, implement, and evaluate plans of care using the nursing process.
Develop a synergistic nurse-patient relationship.
Respond appropriately to changes, circumstances, problems, and emergency situations.
Communicate clinical or complex information and instructions effectively.
Maintain patient confidentiality.