Registered Nurse (RN) - Family Birthing Center

Backus Hospital • Norwich, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Family Birthing Center (LDRP) demonstrates clinical competence through use of the nursing process and development of a synergistic nurse-patient relationship. The nurse assesses and identifies patient problems and needs, establishes a plan of care, and implements and evaluates the care provided to patients.

The position is at Backus Hospital. The scheduled shift is 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• Graduate of a school of nursing.
• At least one year of RN experience, or successful completion of The William W. Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program.
• Current unrestricted license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Connecticut.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications within 90 days of hire.
• Complete a basic fetal monitoring class by the end of orientation.
• Obtain Electronic Fetal Monitoring National certification (NCC) within two years of hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain department-specific certifications.

Nice To Haves

• BSN or MSN.
• Two or more years of experience in this specific clinical area.
• Registered Nurse Core Certification (RNC or RN-BC).

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and identify their problems and needs.
• Establish plans of care.
• Implement and evaluate care provided to patients.
• Use the nursing process and develop a synergistic nurse-patient relationship.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits program designed to support work/life balance.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed