Registered Nurse Resident (RN) / Respiratory Intermdte Care (Per Diem)

St. Vincent's Medical Center • Bridgeport, CT

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Resident provides direct nursing care in accordance with the healthcare organization’s established policies, procedures, and protocols. The role is in Respiratory Intermediate Care at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Per-diem nurses must work 96 hours during each six-month period and work one major holiday: Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s. The shift is 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Graduate registered nurses with less than one year of experience are automatically enrolled in the Nurse Residency Program. St. Vincent’s Medical Center is a twice-designated Magnet hospital and part of Hartford HealthCare.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Associate degree required.
• Current Connecticut RN license.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Excellent assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Must be able to commute to Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Acute care experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor patient care plans; monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Coordinate care as the primary coordinator among disciplines to support well-coordinated patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient discharge-planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and age-related needs to provide individualized care.
• Delegate aspects of care to nursing personnel in accordance with their education and expertise to meet patient needs and maximize staff performance.
• Participate in daily interdisciplinary patient rounds and provide appropriate input based on knowledge of patient condition and desired outcomes.
• Practice in accordance with the ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice (2015), ANA Code of Ethics (2015), and ANA Social Policy Statement (2015).
• Develop, implement, and revise individualized plans of care.
• Participate in professional growth and development activities outside of patient care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 after six months of employment.
• Up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleagues and dependents.
• Loan forgiveness for qualifying existing student loans.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs, including a focus on mental health.
• Paid time off.
• Health insurance packages.
• Free on-site parking.
• Discounts on services, products, and optional coverage, including movie tickets, pet insurance, and travel.
• Opportunities to join Colleague Resource Groups.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree