RN Emergency Department Observation

Hartford Healthcare•Hartford, CT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Medical Observation Unit at Hartford Hospital is a fast-paced unit devoted to the management of patients requiring 24-48 hours to determine whether a patient can be safely transitioned or admitted to the hospital. Our team of Registered Nurses, Hospitalists, Consultants, PCA’s, administrative professionals and support staff is dedicated specifically to this unit, where we continue to provide safe, personalized, compassionate care to all our patients. This unit’s focus is on the provision of care to patients requiring a period of Observation before a medical decision can be made regarding patient admission versus transition. Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected level 1 teaching hospitals in the region. We are on the cutting edge of technology & medical care and are home to the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), we have one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. Hartford Hospital houses the Northeast’s largest robotic surgery center, committed to becoming the best in the country for patient safety and is pursuing that goal by taking innovative action and creating a culture of safety at every level within the organization.

Requirements

Current Connecticut RN License
Graduate of an accredited nursing school
Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR certification required.
Education: ADN/ASN required

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

Management of patients requiring 24-48 hours to determine whether a patient can be safely transitioned or admitted to the hospital.
Provision of care to patients requiring a period of Observation before a medical decision can be made regarding patient admission versus transition.