Staff RN Rehab, Part Time 22.5-hours Night Shift

Stamford Health • Stamford, CT

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About The Position

Stamford Health is hiring a Staff RN for its Rehabilitation Department. This part-time position is 22.5 hours per week on the night shift, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. The RN provides compassionate, personalized, person-centered care in keeping with Stamford Health’s Planetree philosophy, fostering a respectful and collaborative environment for patients, care partners, and colleagues.

The RN coordinates and delivers patient care using the Nursing Process and established standards of practice within state and federal guidelines. The position includes direct care for a selected group of patients, assessment of physical and psychosocial needs, development and communication of care plans, patient and family education, collaboration with the healthcare team, and evaluation of outcomes and discharge readiness. The RN may supervise non-RN personnel, act as a resource to ancillary staff, oversee unit activities when assigned as charge or clinical coordinator, and serve as a preceptor when requested.

The role also involves accurate and timely documentation, safe medication and treatment practices, equipment and supply stewardship, participation in quality improvement, risk management, clinical research, evidence-based practice, and regulatory readiness. The RN supports hospital and unit initiatives, completes required training, maintains professional development, and follows hospital policies, attendance and staffing requirements, and dress code.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Valid Registered Nurse license in Connecticut.
• BLS certification required.
• Maintain a minimum of 6 contact hours annually.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (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 a selected group of patients and advocate on their behalf.
• Assess patients’ physical and psychosocial conditions throughout the continuum of care.
• Develop and communicate patient care plans that address patient issues and interventions to achieve desired outcomes.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team in implementing care plans.
• Educate patients and families after assessing their learning needs.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare team members and related departments about patient care.
• Supervise non-RN personnel, serve as a resource for ancillary staff, and supervise unit activities when assigned to a charge or clinical coordinator role.
• Act as a preceptor to new staff and/or students when requested.
• Protect patient confidentiality and privacy, disclosing information only for appropriate professional purposes.
• Follow the five rights of patient safety when administering medications, blood or blood products, and treatments.
• Respond calmly and efficiently to crises and direct others concisely.
• Evaluate patient outcomes, care-plan effectiveness, and readiness for discharge or continuing care; revise plans and refer for additional services as indicated.
• Document pertinent information, observations, and all aspects of patient care clearly, concisely, and promptly.
• 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, take responsibility for professional development, and seek opportunities to enhance professional knowledge and competence.
• Comply with hospital and departmental policies and procedures, attendance and staffing policies and rotations, dress code, and external agency requirements.
• Maintain effective working relationships and contribute to an environment of respect, accountability, teamwork, integrity, and compassion.
• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree