Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Care

Hartford Healthcare • Meriden, CT

7d • Onsite

About The Position

MidState Medical Center is part of Hartford HealthCare, a system that includes 7 acute care hospitals, a comprehensive Behavioral Health Network, Home Care services, Senior Services, and an extensive Medical Group network. Hartford HealthCare’s unified culture enhances access, affordability, equity and excellence. Its care-delivery system of over 37,000 employees— in more than 500 locations serving 185 towns across Connecticut offers unparalleled expertise-touching more than 23,000 lives every single day. Here you’ll learn, grow, and contribute to healing and health as part of one of Connecticut’s premier health systems. No matter where you work in the Hartford HealthCare system, you're connected to the team that's redefining care. Start here, where every moment matters. Start here at Hartford Healthcare and work where every moment matters! MIdState Medical Center doesn’t just take great care of our patients; we take great care of our Registered Nurses too! Our benefit options at Hartford Healthcare are designed so you can care for yourself and your family, just as you care for others when you are here. Serving our community since 1998, MidState Medical Center is a vibrant and progressive organization with a genuine concern for our patients, community, and employee’s alike. We’ve earned top honors for quality stroke care, gold level recognition for organ donation, and employing leaders in the field of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation, providing the highest quality level of care. Our staff works in collaborative environments with strong interdisciplinary teams in a patient centered care model in a richly diverse work space. Under the direction and general supervision of the Clinical Manager, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, policies and procedures of the hospital and as directed by the medical staff. The Registered Nurse (RN) who through knowledge and ability utilizes 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. Incorporates the needs and behaviors of patient's age group in planning and providing care. Under the direction of a Clinical Nursing Supervisor, provides nursing care in support of the treatment plans. Assists with treatments and procedures and carries out selected interventions within the framework of the care plan. Performs additional duties related to clinic operations including Hyperbaric Chamber Operation with appropriate on-site training and competency.

Requirements

• RN with current Connecticut license required
• New graduates to work under supervision per State guidelines

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred
• Experience in applicable specialty preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, policies and procedures of the hospital and as directed by the medical staff.
• Utilizes 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.
• Incorporates the needs and behaviors of patient's age group in planning and providing care.
• Provides nursing care in support of the treatment plans.
• Assists with treatments and procedures and carries out selected interventions within the framework of the care plan.
• Performs additional duties related to clinic operations including Hyperbaric Chamber Operation with appropriate on-site training and competency.

Benefits

• Automatic enrollment into the Nurse Residency Program for all graduate RNs with less than one year of experience.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health
• Paid time off and health insurance packages
• Free parking on-site
• Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level