Registered Nurse (RN) - OR General Surgery

Hartford Healthcare•Norwich, CT

1d•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. Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut for more than 118 years. It is home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. The hospital delivers and coordinates a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of its communities.

Requirements

Graduate of a school of nursing
One (1) year experience and/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 the State of Connecticut
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire
Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications
Basic knowledge of Nursing principles and practices
Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions
Communicates effectively in order to provide technical or complex information as well as instruction
Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with departments, employees, physicians, managers and patients
Ability to handle multiple priorities, be flexible and a team player
Ability to work in a stressful environment
Commitment to customer service
Basic computer knowledge in order to enter/retrieve data
High level of analytical ability in order to gather and interpret information from various sources
Able to take the appropriate action in response to changes, circumstances, problems and/or emergency situations
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

Nice To Haves

BSN or MSN
Two (2) or more years experience in this specific clinical area
Certification in clinical area
CNOR certification

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