Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical A4

Backus Hospital•Norwich, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse on the A4 surgical unit at Backus Hospital provides nursing care to pre- and post-operative inpatients in a 31-bed unit. Patients include those recovering from general surgery, orthopedic, bariatric, GI and Women’s Health procedures, as well as medical patients. The unit is an Advanced Total Joint and Advanced Spine center of excellence recognized by the Joint Commission and provides patient- and family-centered care in a fast-paced, supportive environment. The RN demonstrates clinical competence through use of 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 the care provided.

Requirements

Graduate of a school of Nursing.
At least one year of RN experience or successful completion of the 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.
Basic knowledge of nursing principles and practices.
Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to provide technical or complex information and instruction.
Interpersonal skills to communicate with departments, employees, physicians, managers, and patients.
Ability to handle multiple priorities, be flexible, work as a team player, and work in a stressful environment.
Commitment to customer service.
Basic computer knowledge to enter and retrieve data.
Analytical ability to gather and interpret information from various sources.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and identify their problems and needs.
Establish a plan of care.
Implement and evaluate patient care.
Use the nursing process and develop a synergistic nurse-patient relationship.
Respond appropriately to changes, circumstances, problems, and emergency situations.
Maintain patient confidentiality.