Emergency Department- Staff Nurse- 36hr

Connecticut Children's•Hartford, CT

6d•$38 - $54

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Staff Nurse assumes 24-hour accountability for planning and providing direct professional nursing care to specified patients throughout their entire episode of service delivery, as defined by the population and unit. The nurse provides services to patients and families in accordance with professional nursing practice standards, Connecticut Children’s policies and procedures, Joint Commission requirements, and state and federal regulations. The position reports to the Nurse Manager. In the Emergency Department, the nurse may serve as a triage nurse to prioritize and expedite care under established protocols, and as a trauma nurse responder when assigned. The role also includes participating in prevention education and follow-up with patients, families, and community healthcare providers, and developing a working understanding of legal considerations in gathering and handling evidence. In the Behavioral Health Area, the nurse delegates appropriate tasks to unlicensed assistant personnel. Connecticut Children’s is a pediatric health system offering care across more than 30 pediatric specialties in Connecticut and two other states. The organization describes its work as focused on transforming children’s health and well-being through specialized care, research, education, community partnerships, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required upon hire.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required within three years of hire.
Current Connecticut Registered Nurse license, or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) license; license must be maintained.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification covering adults, children, and infants required upon hire.
Knowledge of professional nursing theory, principles, techniques, and practice.
Knowledge of state nursing-practice regulations, clinical standards of care, and documentation and patient-record policies and standards.
Knowledge of teaching techniques, identifying learning needs, and providing patient and family education.
Knowledge of developmental and population-specific patient and family assessment techniques and their application to practice.
Knowledge of accreditation and certification requirements and standards.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies.
Basic proficiency using personal computers in a networked Windows-based healthcare environment, related software, files and information, and the Internet as a research tool.
Ability to work independently or with teams and organizations in the medical and research community.
Ability to make clinical and procedural decisions using the nursing process.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to delegate appropriately to ancillary staff.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with individuals and groups.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred upon hire.
At least two years of clinical experience in pediatrics and/or an emergency setting preferred.
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training preferred upon hire; required within three months of hire and must be maintained.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred upon hire; required within six months of hire.
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred upon hire; required within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process and clinical expertise to provide safe, appropriate daily care to a defined patient population in accordance with hospital and unit policies and standards.
Apply knowledge of the needs of specific patient populations from neonates through adolescents and demonstrate cultural sensitivity in interactions with patients and families.
Delegate patient-care duties and tasks to clinical staff in accordance with hospital policy and each staff member’s scope of practice.
As assigned, contribute to unit leadership as a Resource Nurse and/or support others’ professional development through preceptor or mentor activities.
Support unit and department work productivity and resource management activities.
Complete required documentation promptly and communicate necessary information effectively to the healthcare team.
Partner with children and families in evaluating outcomes; monitor, trend, and evaluate responses to treatment.
Educate patients and families about care in accordance with hospital policies and standards, and support organizational patient and family education efforts.
Demonstrate support for the organization’s mission, values, and goals through behavior consistent with Connecticut Children’s Standards.
When assigned, serve as a triage nurse, prioritizing and expediting patient care according to established protocols.
When assigned, serve as a trauma nurse responder.
Participate in prevention education and follow-up with patients, families, and community healthcare providers.
Develop a working understanding of legal implications related to gathering and handling evidence.
In the Behavioral Health Area, delegate appropriate tasks to unlicensed assistant personnel.