Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU

Backus Hospital • Norwich, CT

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the NICU demonstrates clinical competence through 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 care provided to patients. The role is at Backus Hospital, with a shift of 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and rotating weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• Graduate of a school of nursing.
• At least one year of RN experience or successful completion of The William W. 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.
• Obtain and maintain Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain department-specific certifications.

Nice To Haves

• BSN or MSN.
• Two or more years of experience in this specific clinical area.
• Registered Nurse Core Certification (RNC-NIC or CCRN).

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify patient problems and needs.
• Establish a plan of care.
• Implement and evaluate patient care.
• Use the nursing process and develop a synergistic nurse-patient relationship.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits program designed to support work/life balance.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree