Registered Nurse (RN, GN) - Neuro Surgical
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works in a collaborative environment with an interdisciplinary team and a patient-centered care model. Under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse Manager, the nurse uses evidence-based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures, and medical staff direction. The nurse applies the nursing process to develop plans of care that address patients’ and families’ physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs. The role is based on North 9, a surgical unit with private rooms caring for neurosurgical and trauma patients, with an attached 9-bed Step Down unit. Nurses may be cross-trained into Step Down as they develop. North 9 nurses participate in the hospital’s Rapid Responder and Stroke Stat Responder teams. This role is eligible for enrollment in the Ayer Neuroscience Institute Neuroscience Nurse Developmental Fellowship program. Upon completing certain milestones, Graduate Nurses may earn up to an additional $10,000 bonus, and experienced nurses may earn up to an additional $5,000.
Requirements
- Current Connecticut RN license.
- Graduation from an accredited nursing school; an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) is required.
- Must obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within six years of starting in the RN role.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required before the date of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Use evidence-based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures, and medical staff direction.
- Use the nursing process to develop plans of care addressing the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs of patients and families.
- Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams using a patient-centered care model.
- Participate in the hospital’s Rapid Responder and Stroke Stat Responder teams.
- Cross-train into the Step Down unit as appropriate.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits program designed to support work/life balance.
- Eligible Graduate Nurses may earn up to an additional $10,000 bonus upon completion of certain fellowship milestones.
- Eligible experienced nurses may earn up to an additional $5,000 bonus upon completion of certain fellowship milestones.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
