Registered Nurse (RN) - GI Endoscopy
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Work where every moment matters.
Every
day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one
thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters
here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most
comprehensive healthcare network.
For more than 118
years, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare
services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only
trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and are the only
area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and
coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of
improving the health of our communities.
Job
Description:
Our Nurses work in
collaborative environments with strong interdisciplinary teams,
focused on a patient centered care model in a richly diverse work
space. Under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse
Manager, the registered nurse utilizes evidence based practices in
accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, policies and procedures
of the hospital and as directed by the medical staff. The registered
nurse who through knowledge and ability uses the nursing process to
develop a plan of care which includes standards of practice to meet
the physical, emotional spiritual, cultural and educational needs of
the patient and family.
Education:
Graduate of a school of nursing.
Experience: One (1)
year experience and/or successful completion of The William W. Backus
Hospital Nurse Residency Program.
License and Certification:
Ability to obtain and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), certifications within 90
days of hire.
Current unrestricted License in good standing to
practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut. Current
Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire. Ability to obtain and maintain
department specific certifications.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Education: BSN or MSN.
Experience: Two (2) or
more years experience in this specific clinical area.
License
and Certification: Certification in clinical area.
Certified
Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Basic knowledge of Nursing principles and practices. Ability
to read and understand oral and written instructions. Communicates
effectively in order to provide technical or complex information as
well as instruction. Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to
communicate with departments, employees, physicians, managers and
patients. Ability to handle multiple priorities, be flexible and a
team player. Ability to work in a stressful environment. Commitment to
customer service. Basic computer knowledge in order to enter/retrieve
data.
PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING
Requires
high level of analytical ability in order to gather and interpret
information from various sources. Able to take the appropriate action
in response to changes, circumstances, problems and/or emergency
situations. Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
We take great care of careers.
With locations around
the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for
career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization
on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough
treatments and community education to countless men, women and
children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving
employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to
ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your
moment.