Registered Nurse Acute (RN) - Labor And Delivery
About the role
The Hospital of Central CT provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, we care for patients from birth through the end of life. Under the general direction of Nursing Leadership and in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse utilizes evidence-based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, and policies and procedures of the hospital. This position develops a plan of care for complex, multi-varianced population of patients, which includes standards of practice to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs of the patient and family.
Responsibilities
- Apply the principles and practices of nursing
- Develop, deliver and evaluate patient care
- Care for a full patient assignment with expanding scope of responsibilities over time
- Use communication skills to foster a healthy work environment and facilitate positive patient outcomes and experience
- Demonstrate cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families and co-workers
- Act as a preceptor and charge nurse as needed
- Manage and organize multiple clinical priorities
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Associate's degree in Nursing
- Successful completion of nurse residency, if applicable
- One year of experience with a minimum of 1000 hours of clinical experience as a licensed registered nurse
- Registered Nurse, State of CT
- Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Additional certifications may be required in specific specialties
- Must be able to effectively communicate information in English
- Membership in a professional nursing organization preferred
- Knowledge of high reliability
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong knowledge of and demonstrated skills in providing care for age specific populations
- Strong ability to work as part of a collaborative team
- Self-directed in clinical responsibilities
- Strong computer skills and use of industry applications/programs
- Ability to learn new technology and programs as advancements and changes are implemented
Benefits
- Automatic enrollment into the Nurse Residency Program for all graduate RNs with less than one year of experience
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.00 after six months of employment and up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleagues AND dependents
- Loan forgiveness for qualifying existing student loans
- Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health
- Paid time off and health insurance packages
- Free parking on-site
- Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more
Schedule
Night Shift. 7:00pm-7:30am every 3rd weekend every other holiday
Location: 100 Grand Street New Britain (10126)