RN Emergency Department
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Backus Hospital
Norwich, CT, US
Summary
The Registered Nurse will utilize evidence-based practices to develop and implement patient care plans within the Emergency Department. They will work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to meet the physical, emotional, and cultural needs of patients and their families.
Job Description
Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)
Shift Detail: 3pm-330am
Work where every moment matters.
Every day, over 40,000 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 as an Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN).
The Backus Hospital Emergency Department is a 42 bed unit which is responsible for treating a wide variety of patients in a fast-paced, ever evolving environment. As a Level III Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center, the unit includes some of the latest technologies, including EPIC EMR, Teleneurology, wireless medication scanning, among others. We also have a separate behavioral health area to ensure the safety of our patients and staff. Our unit has a uniquely collaborative and supportive culture, where we promote professional growth for our team of high-achieving, energetic, and adaptable medical professionals.
Job Summary
Our Registered Nurses (RNs) 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 (RN) 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 (RN) 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.
Qualifications
- Graduate of a school of nursing; BSN preferred.
- One (1) year RN experience and/or successful completion of The William W. Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program required.
- BLS required. Ability to obtain and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) certifications within 90 days of hire.
- Ability to obtain and maintain administration of moderate sedation within 9 months of hire.
- Current unrestricted License in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut.
- Certified Emergency Nurse, Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification preferred.
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.
Since 1893, Backus Hospital has provided quality healthcare to the residents of eastern Connecticut.
The 213-bed, not-for-profit, acute care community hospital is the primary source of health services for nearly a quarter-million people in Eastern Connecticut.
Backus Hospital is part of Hartford HealthCare, Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.
Our fully integrated health system includes a tertiary-care teaching hospital, an acute-care community teaching hospital, an acute-care hospital and trauma center, three community hospitals, the state’s most extensive behavioral health network, a large multi-specialty physician group, a regional home care system, an array of senior care services, a large physical therapy and rehabilitation network and an accountable care organization.
Through its institute model, Hartford HealthCare offers the highest standards of care for cancer, heart and vascular services, neuroscience, orthopedics and urology.
Founded
1893
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Norwich, CT
Since 1893, Backus Hospital has provided quality healthcare to the residents of eastern Connecticut.
The 213-bed, not-for-profit, acute care community hospital is the primary source of health services for nearly a quarter-million people in Eastern Connecticut.
Backus Hospital is part of Hartford HealthCare, Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.
Our fully integrated health system includes a tertiary-care teaching hospital, an acute-care community teaching hospital, an acute-care hospital and trauma center, three community hospitals, the state’s most extensive behavioral health network, a large multi-specialty physician group, a regional home care system, an array of senior care services, a large physical therapy and rehabilitation network and an accountable care organization.
Through its institute model, Hartford HealthCare offers the highest standards of care for cancer, heart and vascular services, neuroscience, orthopedics and urology.
Founded
1893
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Norwich, CT
