Registered Nurse (RN) - Per Diem - Ambulatory Care Unit

Day Kimball Healthcare • Putnam, CT

2d • $37 - $63 • Onsite

About The Position

Day Kimball Health is hiring a per diem Registered Nurse for its Ambulatory Care Unit in Putnam, Connecticut. The schedule is as needed, with a shift from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM. Per diem employees are expected to work at least 32 hours per month; weekends are not required.

The RN diagnoses responses to actual or potential health problems and provides basic emergent, supportive, and restorative care through the nursing process. The nurse provides age- and developmentally appropriate care to patients in the assigned area. The role includes assessment, care planning and evaluation, communication and documentation, use of patient-care equipment, and responding appropriately to unsafe or life-threatening situations.

Day Kimball Health describes its workplace as supportive and collaborative, with opportunities for personal and professional growth. The organization is a non-profit, integrated healthcare provider serving Northeastern Connecticut and is a smoke-free environment.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Hold a Connecticut State nursing license.
• Hold current AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification or an equivalent certification within three months of hire.
• Demonstrate clinical competence and expertise in one or more of the following areas: SDA, ODS, IV Therapy, or Endoscopy.
• Demonstrate clinical competence in the pre- and post-operative field.
• Demonstrate mechanical ability to work with department equipment, including electrocautery equipment, Endoscopy instrumentation, and video equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current ACLS certification or completion during orientation for select staff.
• Current PALS certification or completion during orientation for select staff.

Responsibilities

• Systematically assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, spiritual, and discharge needs according to age and developmental level.
• Use effective oral and written communication, including complete and accurate documentation.
• Demonstrate technical skill and operational knowledge of patient-care equipment and procedures.
• Evaluate the plan of care and reformulate goals as necessary.
• Develop and implement a plan of care for each patient.
• Recognize unsafe and life-threatening situations and intervene appropriately.
• Perform circulating and/or Endoscopy technician duties.
• Demonstrate aseptic technique.
• Provide care appropriate to the age of patients served in the assigned area.

Benefits

• Accrued sick time
• Paid sick leave
• Pay-for-performance opportunities
• Shift differentials for eligible evening, night, and weekend shifts where applicable
• Career growth, leadership development, and mentorship
• 401(k) retirement plan with eligible employer contributions
• Pet insurance
• Employee wellness programs, recognition events, and Food Truck Fridays
• Weekly pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time