Registered Nurse - Neurology, Hartford

About the Role

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing higher level clinical support to the health care team by delivering superior nursing care services to patients in accordance with established R.N. job standards, policies, and procedures. The ideal candidate will display a drive to provide patient-centered experiences through compassion, advocacy, education, and collaboration with all those who touch our patients.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to overall quality of nursing care through performance improvement techniques that positively impact patient care.
• Perform patient triage, including assessment of symptoms, review of clinical concerns, and coordination of appropriate follow-up care.
• Support Stroke Neurology and Pain Neurology providers in delivering patient care.
• Assist physicians and advanced practice providers with in-office procedures.
• Prepare patients for procedures, monitor patient status, and provide post-procedure care instructions.
• Initiate and maintain peripheral intravenous (IV) access when required for diagnostic or procedural needs.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions or complications during and after procedures.
• Coordinate patient care, referrals, diagnostic testing, and follow-up appointments.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and procedural expectations.
• Document all patient interactions, assessments, interventions, and communications in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Respond to patient calls, portal messages, and urgent clinical inquiries according to established protocols.
• Collaborate with providers, clinical staff, and external healthcare organizations to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and standards of nursing practice.
• Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with colleagues, patients, and family members.
• Demonstrate proficiency in computer-based applications (E-MAR, clinical documentation), email, and standard applications such as Microsoft Office.
• Apply problem-solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Connecticut R.N. license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Neurology experience.
• 3-5 years of RN experience.

Benefits

• Full-time position, 40 hours per week, day shift.
• Great benefits from Day 1.
• Patient-centric environment.
• Career growth and advancement potential.