RN - Med Surg/36 hours/7a - 7p/eow

BRISTOL HOSPITAL GROUP•Bristol, CT

1d•$35 - $61•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care in accordance with Bristol Health policies, procedures, and evidence-based protocols. The role is part of the med/surg telemetry team and serves a diverse patient population with medical conditions and post-surgical care needs. Nurses collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and carry out patient-centered plans of care. The position includes an extensive onboarding experience with a dedicated preceptor, continuing education, a simulation lab, and support from a professional development specialist. The schedule is 36 hours per week on days, with every-other-weekend work. The role is based at Bristol Hospital Main Campus in Bristol, Connecticut. A current Connecticut RN license and BLS are required. An associate degree in nursing and one year of acute or subacute clinical nursing experience are required; a bachelor’s degree in nursing and certification from a professional nursing body are preferred. Team members must complete required orientation, training, unit competencies, and annual fire, safety, and infection-control education. Annual influenza immunization is required unless a written medical or religious exemption is requested.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing.
Current Connecticut Registered Nurse license in good standing.
At least one year of clinical nursing experience in an acute or subacute setting.
BLS certification.
Strong team skills.
Successfully complete general orientation at hire and required training programs.
Complete annual fire, safety, and infection-control education.
Complete required unit-based competencies and skills.
Annual influenza immunization, unless a written medical or religious exemption is requested.
Meet the physical requirements of the role, including repeatedly lifting more than 50 pounds throughout the workday.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Certification from a professional nursing body.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care in accordance with Bristol Health policies, procedures, and evidence-based protocols.
Monitor and interpret telemetry.
Carry out physician orders and administer prescribed medications.
Provide wound care and monitor vital signs.
Record and communicate patient conditions using computerized documentation and information technology tools.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and carry out patient-centered plans of care.
Orient and mentor new team members.
Follow universal precautions and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
Complete the unit-based competency package and other required training and competencies.