Registered Nurse (RN, GN) - Neuro Surgical
About The Position
Hartford Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for its North 9 neurosurgical unit. The unit cares for neurosurgical and trauma patients in private rooms and includes an attached nine-bed Step Down unit. Nurses may be cross-trained to the Step Down unit as they develop in the role. North 9 nurses participate in the hospital’s Rapid Responder and Stroke Stat Responder teams. Hartford Hospital is Stroke and Spine Certified. Working in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment, the Registered Nurse provides patient-centered care under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse Manager. The nurse uses evidence-based practices and the nursing process to develop and implement a plan of care addressing patients’ and families’ physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs, in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures, and medical staff direction. The role is eligible for enrollment in the Ayer Neuroscience Institute Neuroscience Nurse Developmental Fellowship program. Upon completing certain milestones, Graduate Nurses may earn up to an additional $10,000 bonus, and experienced nurses may earn up to an additional $5,000.
Requirements
- Current Connecticut RN license.
- Graduation from an accredited nursing school.
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required; must obtain a BSN within six years of starting in the RN role.
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association required before the hire date.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Use the nursing process to develop and implement a plan of care that meets patients’ and families’ physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs.
- Provide patient-centered care using evidence-based practices and in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures, and medical staff direction.
- Participate in the hospital’s Rapid Responder and Stroke Stat Responder teams.
- Develop in the role, with the opportunity to cross-train to the Step Down unit.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits program designed to support work/life balance.
- Eligible nurses may earn an additional milestone-based bonus of up to $10,000 for Graduate Nurses or $5,000 for experienced nurses through the Neuroscience Nurse Developmental Fellowship program.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
