Registered Nurse - Graduate Nurse (RN, GN) - Med Surg A3

Backus Hospital•Norwich, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Backus Hospital’s A3 is a 30-bed unit providing compassionate care to a varied Medical/Surgical patient population. The team uses Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols to support improved postoperative outcomes and works collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Through skilled nursing and innovative technology, the team provides patient- and family-centered care that promotes caring and healing. The Registered Nurse demonstrates clinical competence by using the nursing process and developing a synergistic nurse-patient relationship. The nurse assesses and identifies patient problems and needs, establishes a plan of care, and implements and evaluates the care provided.

Requirements

Graduate of a school of Nursing.
At least one year of RN experience and/or successful completion of the Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program.
Current unrestricted license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Connecticut.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
Ability to obtain and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 90 days of hire.
Ability to obtain and maintain department-specific certifications.
Basic knowledge of nursing principles and practices.
Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions.
Effective communication skills for providing technical or complex information and instruction.
Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with departments, employees, physicians, managers, and patients.
Ability to handle multiple priorities, be flexible, and work as a team player.
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.
Ability to take appropriate action in response to changes, circumstances, problems, or emergency situations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Two or more years of experience in this clinical area preferred.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and certification in the clinical area preferred.