RN Emergency Department
About The Position
Hartford HealthCare is hiring an Emergency Department Registered Nurse for Backus Hospital. The Emergency Department is a 42-bed unit treating a wide variety of patients in a fast-paced, evolving environment. As a Level III Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center, the unit uses technologies including EPIC EMR, Teleneurology, and wireless medication scanning, and has a separate behavioral health area to support patient and staff safety. The department describes its culture as collaborative and supportive, with opportunities for professional growth. Registered Nurses work with interdisciplinary teams in a patient-centered care model. Under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse Manager, the RN applies evidence-based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures, and medical staff direction. The RN uses the nursing process to develop a plan of care that addresses the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs of patients and their families.
Requirements
- Graduate of a school of nursing.
- One year of RN experience and/or successful completion of The William W. Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) certifications within 90 days of hire.
- Ability to obtain and maintain authorization to administer moderate sedation within nine months of hire.
- Current unrestricted license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Connecticut.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Certified Emergency Nurse, Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse, or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
Responsibilities
- Use evidence-based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies and procedures.
- Use the nursing process to develop plans of care that meet patients’ and families’ physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs.
- Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams in a patient-centered care model.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits program designed to support work/life balance.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
