Registered Nurse (RN) / Ortho Neuro

St. Vincent's Medical Center•Bridgeport, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) / Ortho Neuro provides direct nursing care in accordance with the healthcare organization’s established policies, procedures, and protocols. The nurse assesses patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and age-related needs and provides individualized care. This role coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, supports safe discharge planning, and contributes to patient outcomes and professional nursing practice.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
Associate degree required; a BSN is preferred.
Acute care RN experience required.
Current Connecticut RN license.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Excellent assessment and critical-thinking skills.
Must be able to commute to Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Implement and monitor patient care plans; monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
Serve as the primary coordinator among disciplines to promote well-coordinated patient care.
Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge planning needs with the healthcare team.
Assess patients and identify physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and age-related needs to provide individualized care.
Delegate aspects of care to nursing personnel in keeping with their education and expertise, meeting patient needs and supporting staff performance.
Participate in daily interdisciplinary patient rounds and provide appropriate input based on knowledge of patients’ conditions and desired outcomes.
Follow the ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice (2015), ANA Code of Ethics (2015), and ANA Social Policy Statement (2015).
Develop, implement, and revise individualized plans of care.
Participate in professional growth and development activities outside of patient care.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 after six months of employment.
Up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering 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.
Opportunities to join Colleague Resource Groups.
Automatic enrollment in the Nurse Residency Program for graduate RNs with less than one year of experience.