Registered Nurse Med-Surg- 36 hours 7a-7pm

BRISTOL HOSPITAL GROUP•Bristol, CT

4d•$38 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

Bristol Health is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for its medical-surgical telemetry team at Bristol Hospital Main Campus in Bristol, Connecticut. The role provides direct nursing care to a diverse patient population with a variety of medical conditions and post-surgical care needs, following Bristol Health policies, procedures, and evidence-based protocols. Nurses collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and carry out patient-centered plans of care. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on days, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with every-other-weekend coverage. Bristol Health offers an extensive onboarding experience with a dedicated preceptor, continuing education, a simulation lab, and support from a professional development specialist. The role also involves orienting and mentoring new team members. Candidates must have an associate degree in nursing, a current Connecticut RN license in good standing, at least one year of clinical nursing experience in an acute or subacute setting, and current BLS. A bachelor’s degree in nursing and certification from a professional nursing body are preferred. Nurses must complete required orientation, annual fire/safety/infection-control education, applicable training and unit-based competencies, and annual influenza immunization unless an exemption is requested in writing. The work involves regular exposure to patient-related elements and occasional stress. Physical requirements include frequent movement and lifting more than 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the workday, as well as computer use and the ability to meet stated vision, hearing, smell, and communication requirements.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing required.
Current Connecticut Registered Nurse license in good standing required.
At least one year of clinical nursing experience in an acute or subacute setting required.
Current BLS required; certification must be from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Successfully complete the unit-based competency package and unit-specific requirements.
Strong team skills.
Complete general orientation at hire and annual fire, safety, and infection-control education.
Complete training programs as determined by the professional development and HRD department.
Annual influenza immunization is required unless a medical or religious exemption is requested in writing.
Meet the stated physical requirements, including repeatedly lifting more than 50 pounds throughout the workday.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
Certification from a professional nursing body preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care in accordance with Bristol Health policies, procedures, and evidence-based protocols.
Monitor and interpret telemetry.
Carry out physician orders and administer prescribed medications.
Provide wound care and monitor vital signs.
Record and communicate patient condition using computerized documentation and information technology tools.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and carry out patient-centered plans of care.
Orient and mentor new team members.
Follow universal precautions and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
Complete required orientation, training, and unit-based competencies.