Staff RN General Surgery, Fulltime Nights

Stamford Health • Stamford, CT

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Stamford Health is hiring a full-time Staff RN for its General Surgery Unit. The role is 37.5 hours per week, working three 13-hour night shifts from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. The nurse delivers compassionate, personalized, person-centered care in a respectful and collaborative environment consistent with Stamford Health’s Planetree philosophy.

The Staff RN coordinates and provides patient care using the Nursing Process and established standards of practice, within applicable state and federal guidelines. The role includes direct care and advocacy for an assigned group of patients, supervision and support of non-RN and ancillary personnel, and unit leadership when assigned to a charge or clinical coordinator role. The nurse also collaborates with patients, families, and the healthcare team to assess needs, develop and revise care plans, educate patients and families, evaluate outcomes, and support discharge or continuing care.

The nurse is expected to maintain patient privacy, follow medication and treatment safety practices, respond effectively to crises, document care accurately and promptly, use equipment and supplies safely and cost-effectively, and contribute to quality improvement, risk management, clinical research, evidence-based practice, regulatory readiness, and hospital and unit initiatives. The role also includes ongoing training, professional development, compliance with hospital and departmental policies, and other related duties as assigned.

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

• 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 an assigned 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 reflecting identified issues and interventions to achieve desired outcomes.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team in implementing plans of care.
• Assess patient and family learning needs and provide education as indicated.
• 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.
• Precept new staff and/or students as requested.
• Follow hospital policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program.
• Provide safe and therapeutic care consistent with hospital values.
• Maintain effective working relationships and contribute to a respectful, accountable, collaborative, and compassionate environment.
• Protect patient confidentiality and privacy and disclose information only for appropriate professional purposes.
• Follow the five rights of patient safety when administering medications, blood or blood products, and treatments.
• Respond to crises calmly and efficiently, directing others concisely.
• Evaluate patient outcomes, care-plan effectiveness, and readiness for discharge or continuing care; revise plans and refer for additional services when indicated.
• Document pertinent information, observations, and 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 initiatives.
• Participate in developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and standards of care supporting the organization’s strategic plan.
• Complete required ongoing training and education, including department-specific requirements.
• Take responsibility for professional development and seek opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and competence.
• Comply with hospital attendance and department staffing policies and rotations, dress codes, hospital and departmental policies and procedures, 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 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree