Registered Nurse (RN) - Neighborhood Health Per Diem

Hartford HealthCare • Hartford, CT

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide professional nursing care to patients following established standards and practices as a member of the Neighborhood Health team. Promote, protect and preserve the health of the public through: - promoting healthy lifestyle - prevent disease and health problems - provide direct care - educate community about managing chronic conditions and making healthy choices Assess and evaluate community health needs including future needs; plan appropriate interventions for identified health needs of the community; provide comprehensive nursing services on health promotion/illness prevention and counseling. These activities contribute to meeting the health care, safety and comfort needs of patients and are performed in accordance with all existing regulatory, state and company standards, policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Current Connecticut RN License required.
• 3 years as a registered nurse experience preferred
• Professional nursing experience in an ED hospital, medical office, ICU setting, or Behavioral Health.
• Triage experience
• Venipuncture experience
• Narcan administration experience
• Valid driver's License within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date
• Ability to push/pull/lift 50 lbs.
• Experience with medical software
• BLS certified obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• promoting healthy lifestyle
• prevent disease and health problems
• provide direct care
• educate community about managing chronic conditions and making healthy choices
• Assess and evaluate community health needs including future needs
• plan appropriate interventions for identified health needs of the community
• provide comprehensive nursing services on health promotion/illness prevention and counseling

Benefits

• With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth.
• Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children.
• We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees