Registered Nurse (RN, GN) - Neuro Surgical

Hartford Healthcare•Hartford, CT

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Our Nurses work in collaborative environments with strong interdisciplinary teams, focused on a patient centered care model in a richly diverse work space. Under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse Manager, the registered nurse utilizes evidence-based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, policies and procedures of the hospital and as directed by the medical staff. The registered nurse who through knowledge and ability uses the nursing process to develop a plan of care which includes standards of practice to meet the physical, emotional spiritual, cultural and educational needs of the patient and family. This role is eligible for enrollment in the Ayer Neuroscience Institute Neuroscience Nurse Developmental Fellowship program. Upon completion of certain milestones, Graduate Nurses are eligible to earn up to an additional $10,000 bonus, while experiences nurses can earn up to an additional $5,000. North 11 is a surgical unit with private rooms, is comprised of Neurosurgical and Trauma patients. There is room for growth and development, as nurses are eventually cross trained into the Center 11 an epilepsy unit. The nurses on North 11 are also Stroke Certified.

Requirements

Current Connecticut RN License.
Graduate of an accredited nursing school ASN Required (Must obtain a BSN within 6 years of starting in the RN role)
BLS certification by the American Heart Association required prior to date of hire.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

Utilizes evidence-based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, policies and procedures of the hospital and as directed by the medical staff.
Uses the nursing process to develop a plan of care which includes standards of practice to meet the physical, emotional spiritual, cultural and educational needs of the patient and family.