Registered Nurse per diem (RN, Psych, Behavioral Health) - Inpatient Adult
About The Position
Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network as a Registered Nurse. Backus Hospital doesn’t just take great care of our patients; we take great care of our Registered Nurses too! Our benefit options at Backus Hospital are designed so you can care for yourself and your family, just as you care for others when you are here. At Backus Hospital, we are focused on supporting our colleagues. Our Registered Nurses have the opportunity to practice at the top of their license using research, innovation and evidence-based practices. We offer our Graduate Registered Nurses clinical instruction and additional learning opportunities as they complete the Nurse Residency program. For more than 118 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities. The Registered Nurse demonstrates clinical competence through utilization of the nursing process and development of a synergistic nurse-patient relationship. Assesses and identifies patient problems/needs, establishes a plan of care, implements and evaluates care provided to patients.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school (BSN or MSN preferred)
- Current Connecticut RN license
- BLS certification by the American Heart Association
- Ability to obtain and maintain CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Automatic enrollment into the Nurse Residency Program for all graduate RNs with less than one year of experience.
- Loan forgiveness for qualifying existing student loans
- BSN or MSN preferred
Responsibilities
- Assesses and identifies patient problems/needs
- Establishes a plan of care
- Implements and evaluates care provided to patients
Benefits
- Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health
- Paid time off
- Health insurance packages
- Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!
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Career Level
Entry Level
