Staff RN General Surgery, Fulltime Nights

Stamford Health•Stamford, CT

11d•$41 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

Stamford Health is hiring a full-time Staff RN for its General Surgery Unit. The position 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 Staff RN coordinates and delivers patient care using the Nursing Process and established standards of practice within state and federal guidelines. The role provides direct, person-centered care and patient advocacy; assesses patients throughout the continuum of care; develops and communicates care plans; collaborates with patients, families, and the healthcare team; and provides education based on assessed learning needs. The RN evaluates outcomes and discharge readiness, revises plans as needed, documents care, administers medications and treatments safely, and responds calmly to crises. The RN may supervise non-RN personnel, serve as a resource for ancillary staff, supervise unit activities when assigned to a charge or clinical coordinator role, and precept new staff or students when requested. The role also supports performance improvement, risk management, clinical research, evidence-based practice, regulatory readiness, hospital and unit initiatives, and the development and implementation of organizational goals and standards. The Staff RN is expected to maintain professional development, complete required training, and follow hospital policies, attendance and staffing requirements, dress code, and applicable external agency requirements. Stamford Health describes its approach as compassionate, personalized, person-centered care guided by its Planetree philosophy, with an emphasis on a respectful, collaborative environment that honors the needs and preferences of patients, care partners, and colleagues.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Valid Registered Nurse license in Connecticut.
BLS certification required.
Maintain a minimum of six 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 care to assigned patients and advocate on their behalf.
Assess patients’ physical and psychosocial condition throughout the continuum of care.
Develop and communicate patient care plans that reflect patient issues and proposed interventions.
Collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team to implement plans of care.
Provide patient and family education based on assessed learning needs.
Communicate effectively with healthcare team members and related departments about patient care.
Maintain effective working relationships with peers, managers, and other team members, and contribute to a respectful, accountable, collaborative environment.
Protect patient confidentiality, privacy, and legal rights.
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 as 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 ongoing regulatory readiness.
Support hospital-wide and unit-specific initiatives, including Planetree, Magnet, and certification initiatives.
Participate in developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and standards of care that contribute to the organization’s strategic plan.
Complete required continuous training and education, including department-specific requirements, and take responsibility for professional development.
Comply with hospital attendance and department staffing policies and rotations, dress-code policies, hospital and departmental procedures, and external agency requirements.
Provide supervision of non-RN personnel and act as a resource for ancillary staff on the assigned unit.
Supervise unit activities when assigned to a charge or clinical coordinator role.
Precept new staff and/or students when requested.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested to maintain a high level of service.

Benefits

Competitive salary and generous shift differentials where appropriate.
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.
Free transportation shuttle from Stamford train stations.
Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center.
Professional development and organization development programs.
Career ladder programs and opportunities for career growth and development.