Staff RN I

Stamford Health • CT, CT

6h • $41 - $65 • Onsite

About The Position

Stamford Health is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for its Inpatient Cardiology Unit. The role provides compassionate, personalized, person-centered care in alignment with the organization’s Planetree philosophy, fostering a respectful and collaborative environment that honors the needs, values, and preferences of patients, care partners, and colleagues. The schedule is three 13-hour day shifts per week, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays.

The nurse coordinates and delivers care using the Nursing Process and established standards of practice within state and federal guidelines. The position provides direct care and patient advocacy, assesses physical and psychosocial needs, develops and communicates care plans, collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare teams, provides education, documents care, and evaluates outcomes and discharge readiness. The nurse may supervise non-RN personnel, serve as a resource for ancillary staff, supervise unit activities in an assigned charge or clinical coordinator role, and precept new staff or students when requested. The role also supports unit and hospital initiatives, professional development, quality and safety activities, research, and regulatory readiness.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Valid Registered Nurse license in Connecticut.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum of 6 contact hours annually.
• Minimum of 2 years of previous experience in a similar position.

Nice To Haves

• BSN strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver patient care using the Nursing Process and established standards of practice within state and federal guidelines.
• Provide direct patient care to assigned patients and advocate on their behalf.
• Assess patients’ physical and psychosocial conditions throughout the continuum of care.
• Develop and communicate patient care plans reflecting patient needs and proposed interventions.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare teams to implement plans of care.
• Provide education to patients and families based on assessed learning needs.
• Supervise non-RN personnel, act as a resource for ancillary staff, and supervise unit activities when assigned to a charge or clinical coordinator role.
• Precept new staff and/or students when requested.
• Coordinate and lead groups when scheduled, document daily group notes, and complete Activity Therapy Assessments and ongoing treatment plans in the Activities Therapist’s absence.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare team members and related departments, and maintain effective working relationships.
• Protect patient confidentiality, privacy, and rights.
• Follow the five rights of patient safety when administering medications, blood or blood products, and treatments.
• Respond calmly and efficiently to crises, directing others clearly.
• Evaluate patient outcomes, care plan effectiveness, and readiness for discharge or continuing care; revise plans and refer for additional services when appropriate.
• Document pertinent information, observations, and all aspects of care clearly, accurately, and promptly, including Nursing Treatment Plans.
• Check work email during shifts, attend staff meetings, safety huddles, and IDT meetings, and seek clarification when needed.
• Maintain equipment and use supplies safely and cost-effectively.
• Participate in performance improvement, risk management, clinical research, evidence-based practice, and regulatory readiness activities.
• Support hospital-wide and unit-specific initiatives, including Planetree, Magnet, Stroke Certification, and Joint Certification.
• Participate in developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and standards of care that support the organization’s strategic plan.
• Complete required ongoing training and education and take responsibility for professional development.
• Comply with attendance, staffing, dress code, hospital, departmental, and external agency requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans, including GLP-1 coverage options, available on day one.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid Time Off accruals.
• Tax-deferred annuity and 403(b) pension plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free on-site parking and train station shuttle.
• Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree