Registered Nurse (RN, GN) - Medicine

Hartford Healthcare•Hartford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

B7E and 7E Step Down is a fast-paced, highly collaborative teaching unit serving medical patients with acute illness or injury, or an exacerbation of a chronic condition affecting one or more body systems. The unit has a strong respiratory focus while treating a full range of medical diagnoses. Step-down patients may require additional interventions, including cardiac drips, insulin drips, BiPAP, and chronic ventilators. Nurses work in collaborative environments with strong interdisciplinary teams and a patient-centered care model in a richly diverse workspace. Under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse Manager, the registered nurse uses evidence-based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures, and medical staff direction. The nurse uses knowledge and ability to apply the nursing process and develop a plan of care that addresses the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs of patients and their families.

Requirements

Current Connecticut RN license.
Graduate of 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.
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.
Apply the nursing process to develop a plan of care that meets patients’ and families’ physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs.
Provide nursing care to medical patients with acute illness or injury, exacerbations of chronic conditions, and a range of medical diagnoses.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in a patient-centered care environment.