Registered Nurse (RN) - Day Shift | 24 hours - Medical Surgical Unit

Day Kimball Healthcare•Putnam, CT

6d•$37 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

Day Kimball Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Medical Surgical Unit in Putnam, Connecticut. This is a 24-hour-per-week day-shift position, scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a rotating weekend and holiday schedule. The position offers a competitive base rate, differentials, and benefits starting at 24 hours per week. The Medical Surgical Registered Nurse diagnoses responses to actual or potential health problems and provides basic emergent, supportive, and restorative care using the nursing process. The nurse demonstrates the knowledge and skills needed to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served in their assigned responsibilities. Day Kimball Health is a nonprofit, integrated healthcare provider serving Northeastern Connecticut. The organization describes its work environment as supportive and collaborative and emphasizes compassionate, high-quality, community-driven care, teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and personal and professional growth. The organization is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a smoke-free environment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Registered Nurse license in Connecticut.
Current AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent within three months of hire.
Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCIT) certification or obtain it within three months of hire.
Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served.

Responsibilities

Systematically assess each patient's physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, spiritual, and discharge needs according to the patient's age and developmental level.
Use effective oral and written communication, including complete and accurate documentation.
Demonstrate accurate technical skills 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.
Diagnose responses to actual or potential health problems and provide basic emergent, supportive, and restorative care using the nursing process.