Registered Nurse (RN, GN) - Neuro Surgical
About The Position
Hartford Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for its North 9 surgical unit, which cares for neurosurgical and trauma patients and includes an attached 9-bed Step Down unit. Nurses may grow into the role by cross-training to Step Down. The hospital is Stroke and Spine Certified, and North 9 nurses participate in the hospital’s Rapid Responders and Stroke Stat Responder teams. Under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse Manager, the registered nurse uses evidence-based practices consistent with the State Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures, and medical staff direction. The nurse applies the nursing process to develop a plan of care that addresses patients’ and families’ physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs. The role is eligible for enrollment in the Ayer Neuroscience Institute Neuroscience Nurse Developmental Fellowship program. After 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. Hartford HealthCare describes its work as collaborative and interdisciplinary, with a patient-centered care model in a richly diverse workspace. The organization offers opportunities for career development and growth and a competitive benefits program designed to support work/life balance.
Requirements
- Current Connecticut RN license.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required; must obtain a BSN within 6 years of starting in the RN role.
- BLS certification by the American Heart Association required before the date of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Use evidence-based nursing practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures, and medical staff direction.
- Use the nursing process to develop plans of care addressing patients’ and families’ physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs.
- Participate in the hospital’s Rapid Responders and Stroke Stat Responder teams.
- Cross-train to the Step Down unit as part of professional growth and development.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits program designed to support work/life balance.
- Eligible nurses may earn a milestone-based bonus of up to $10,000 for Graduate Nurses or up to $5,000 for experienced nurses through the Neuroscience Nurse Developmental Fellowship program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
