Registered Nurse (RN) / Ortho Neuro
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care in accordance with the healthcare organization’s established policies, procedures, and protocols. The nurse assesses patients and identifies physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and age-related needs to provide individualized care. The role coordinates care across disciplines, participates in interdisciplinary rounds, and supports patient outcomes through individualized care planning and discharge planning. The position is with St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, Connecticut, a Magnet-designated teaching hospital and Level 2 Trauma Center within Hartford HealthCare. The employer describes opportunities for professional growth and development, and automatic enrollment in the Nurse Residency Program for graduate RNs with less than one year of experience.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
- Associate degree required.
- 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) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Implement and monitor patient care plans, and monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
- Coordinate care among disciplines to support well-coordinated patient care.
- Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
- Assess and coordinate patient discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
- Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and age-related needs to provide individualized care.
- Delegate aspects of care to nursing personnel in accordance with their education and expertise.
- Participate in daily interdisciplinary patient rounds and provide appropriate input based on knowledge of patient condition and desired outcomes.
- Develop, implement, and revise individualized plans of care.
- Participate in professional growth and development activities outside of patient care.
- Follow the ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice, ANA Code of Ethics, and ANA Social Policy Statement.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 after six months of employment.
- Tuition discounts of up to 40% 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
