Registered Nurse Acute / Emergency Room General
Location: 100 Grand Street, New Britain, CT 10126
About the Role
The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine, surgery, and a wide variety of specialties. We are a 47-bed community-based Emergency Room serving approximately 80,000 to 85,000 patients annually with diverse complaints and illnesses. Our Emergency Department is recognized for efficient, collaborative, and patient-centric care, with a strong focus on patient and staff satisfaction.
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, hospital policies, and medical staff directives. The registered nurse applies the nursing process to develop a plan of care that meets the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs of patients and their families.
Schedule
Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM, three days per week, every other weekend/holiday (EOW/EOH).
Responsibilities
- Deliver patient-centered care in a collaborative environment with strong interdisciplinary teams.
- Develop and implement nursing care plans using evidence-based practices.
- Manage multiple clinical priorities and delegate tasks to achieve patient outcomes.
- Demonstrate excellence in customer service and effective communication (verbal and written).
- Work autonomously while remaining self-directed in clinical responsibilities.
Requirements
- Current Connecticut RN license required.
- BSN preferred.
- Experience in Emergency Medicine preferred.
- New graduates may apply but must work under supervision per State guidelines.
Qualifications
- Compassionate, organized, and calm under pressure.
- Strong critical thinking and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and organize multiple clinical priorities.
Benefits
Hartford HealthCare offers a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance, along with opportunities for career development and growth across multiple locations in the state.