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

Hartford Healthcare•Norwich, CT

21h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse on Med Surg A3 demonstrates clinical competence through use of the nursing process and development of a synergistic nurse-patient relationship. The nurse assesses and identifies patient problems and needs, establishes a plan of care, and implements and evaluates patient care. A3 is a 30-bed medical/surgical unit serving a varied patient population. Its team follows Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols to support improved postoperative outcomes and provides patient- and family-centered care in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Requirements

Graduate of a school of Nursing.
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.
Ability to communicate technical or complex information and provide instruction effectively.
Excellent interpersonal skills for communicating with departments, employees, physicians, managers, and patients.
Ability to handle multiple priorities, be flexible, and work as part of a team.
Ability to work in a stressful environment.
Commitment to customer service.
Basic computer knowledge for entering and retrieving 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.