Registered Nurse (RN)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care under the direction and general supervision of the Clinical Manager, in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures, and medical staff direction. The RN uses nursing knowledge and the nursing process to develop and carry out a plan of care that meets patients’ and families’ physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs, while accounting for the needs and behaviors of the patient’s age group. This position is in a 32-bed inpatient behavioral health unit at The Hospital of Central Connecticut. The hospital is an acute-care community teaching hospital offering inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, along with a range of specialties. Hartford HealthCare supports nurses in practicing at the top of their license through research, innovation, and evidence-based practices. Graduate RNs with less than one year of experience are automatically enrolled in the Nurse Residency Program, which provides clinical instruction and additional learning opportunities. The Hospital of Central Connecticut is part of Hartford HealthCare, a health system with acute-care hospitals, behavioral health, home care, senior services, and medical group services across Connecticut.
Requirements
- Current Connecticut RN license required.
- New graduates must work under supervision in accordance with State guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Experience in the applicable specialty preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures, and medical staff direction.
- Use the nursing process to develop and implement a plan of care that addresses patients’ and families’ physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs.
- Consider the needs and behaviors of the patient’s age group when planning and providing care.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 after six months of employment.
- Up to 40% tuition discounts with partner institutions for colleagues and dependents.
- Loan forgiveness for qualifying existing student loans.
- Employee assistance and wellness programs, including a focus on mental health.
- Paid time off.
- Health insurance packages.
- Free on-site parking.
- Discounts on services, products, and optional coverages, including movie tickets, pet insurance, and travel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
