Registered Nurse (RN) / Acute Rehab

Location: St. Vincent’s Medical Center (Bridgeport, CT). Shift: Day/E position with every other weekend day shift; 8-hour shifts only at this time. Rotating holidays.

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
• Up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleagues and dependents
• Loan forgiveness for qualifying existing student loans
• Employee assistance and wellness programs with a strong focus on promoting mental health
• Paid time off and health insurance packages
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on services, products, and optional coverages (e.g., movie tickets, pet insurance, travel)
• Opportunities to join Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) to advocate for underrepresented colleagues

About the Role

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization.

Responsibilities

• Implements and monitors patient care plans
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate
• Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders
• Assesses and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess patients and identify physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and age-related needs to provide individualized care
• Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel consistent with their level of education and expertise to meet patients’ needs and maximize staff performance
• Participates in daily interdisciplinary patient rounds
• Demonstrates knowledge of patients’ condition and provides appropriate input to meet desired outcomes for the patient population
• Reflects ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice (2015), ANA Code of Ethics (2015), and ANA Social Policy Statement (2015)
• Develops, implements, and revises individualized plans of care
• Participates in activities for professional growth and development outside of patient care
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school
• Associate degree required; BSN preferred
• Current Connecticut RN license
• BLS certification by the American Heart Association
• Excellent assessment and critical thinking skills

About the Organization

St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport is a twice-designated Magnet hospital and part of Hartford HealthCare, a system that includes 7 acute-care hospitals, a comprehensive Behavioral Health Network, Home Care services, Senior Services, and an extensive Medical Group network. With more than 3,200 employees, St. Vincent’s includes a 473-bed teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility, and special needs services for adults and children. It is also a Level 2 Trauma Center certified by the American College of Surgeons, Committee on Trauma. The hospital is the fastest-growing in the state, offering advanced surgical procedures and expanding access to care. A large provider group of regional experts ensures convenient patient access from Stamford to Milford and beyond.