Registered Nurse (RN)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care under the direction and general supervision of the Clinical Manager, in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures, and direction from the medical staff. The RN uses nursing knowledge and the nursing process to develop and implement a plan of care that meets the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs of patients and families. Care planning and delivery incorporate the needs and behaviors of the patient’s age group. This position is in a 32-bed inpatient behavioral health unit at The Hospital of Central Connecticut. The hospital is an acute-care community teaching hospital providing inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine, surgery, and a wide range of specialties. The wider organization offers opportunities to use research, innovation, and evidence-based practices. Graduate RNs with less than one year of experience are automatically enrolled in the Nurse Residency Program, which includes clinical instruction and additional learning opportunities.
Requirements
- Current Connecticut RN license.
- New graduates must work under supervision in accordance with State guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Experience in the applicable specialty.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care in accordance with the Connecticut State Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures, and medical staff direction.
- Use the nursing process to develop and implement a plan of care that addresses patients’ and families’ physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs.
- Incorporate the needs and behaviors of the patient’s age group when planning and providing care.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
