Registered Nurse (RN), NICU, Full Time, Eve/Night

Danbury Hospital • Danbury, CT

43d • $46 - $68 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides professional care and assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. Provides care to these patients utilizing the nursing process in collaboration with other health care team members. The position is in the NICU at Danbury Hospital and is scheduled for 36 control hours on an evening/night shift from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with holiday and weekend requirements.

Requirements

• Current State of Connecticut RN license.
• At least 6 months of NICU RN experience.
• BLS certification.
• NRP certification, or ability to obtain it within 3 months of hire.
• Associate's-level degree.
• Registered Nurse credential.

Nice To Haves

• Nursing certification.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• PALS or ACLS certification; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Performs ongoing, systematic assessments focused on physiologic, psychological, and cognitive status.
• Formulates a goal-directed plan of care prioritized according to nursing diagnoses and patient outcomes.
• Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner.
• Establishes priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available resources.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of care and patient progress toward outcomes.
• Identifies learning needs of patients and significant others and implements appropriate measures to address them.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary functions.
• Fulfills compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Health Savings Account.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Team Member Discounts. Benefits for union positions may vary according to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.

What This Job Offers

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