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Northwell Health•Danbury, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Danbury Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Ortho/Neuro department. The RN provides professional care and assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients during a designated time frame, using the nursing process in collaboration with other healthcare team members. The position is full-time, with 36 standard hours per week on an evening/night schedule of 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., three shifts per week, including three weekend shifts per schedule. The role is based at Danbury Hospital, 24 Hospital Avenue, Danbury, Connecticut. Danbury Hospital is a 456-bed acute care hospital serving Western Connecticut. The posting lists a salary range of $46.30 to $67.77 per hour. Essential credentials are a Connecticut RN license, BLS certification, and an associate-level degree. Nursing certification and a BSN are desired. The role is non-exempt.

Requirements

Current State of Connecticut RN license.
BLS certification.
Associate-level degree.
Ability to provide professional nursing care and assume responsibility and accountability for a group of patients.
Ability to work the stated evening/night schedule, including weekend shifts.

Nice To Haves

Nursing certification.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Perform ongoing, systematic assessments focusing on patients’ physiologic, psychological, and cognitive status.
Formulate a prioritized, goal-directed plan of care based on nursing diagnoses and patient outcomes.
Implement care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner.
Set patient-care priorities based on essential patient needs and available resources.
Evaluate the effectiveness of care and patient progress toward outcomes.
Identify patients’ and significant others’ learning needs and implement appropriate measures to address them.
Coordinate interdisciplinary functions.
Fulfill compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Perform other duties as assigned.