Staff Nurse CNII

To apply for this Staff Nurse CNII, 2026-1454 position, you may use the Candidate Self-Service (CSS) online application. After submitting your application, you may also have the opportunity to upload a cover letter, a resume, and references. You MUST have these documents available at the time of application. To complete an application, please click on Apply for this position . The University of Connecticut Health Center is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EEO and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer. All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at . All Workforce members are required regardless of vaccination status, to report their COVID-19 status upon request. New workforce members are required to report their COVID-19 vaccination status prior to starting work at UConn Health as a condition of employment. Additional information regarding this policy may be found at . UConn Health is searching for an experienced NICU Nurse to join our family centered care team. SCHEDULE: 72 hours every two weeks, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., every 3rd weekend and rotating holidays.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Performs a full range of tasks in providing nursing care to assigned patients Performs individualized nursing assessments for each assigned patient Develops/updates care plans utilizing established standards of care which include physician prescribed therapies and common nursing measures derived from disease related/therapy/personal needs Organizes/coordinates patient care and collaborates with staff to implement patient care plans. Participates in staff/patient care conferences Assists in clinical education/orientation of other staff; guides and supervises assigned personnel in the delivery of patient care; performs related duties as required MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: Knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing Knowledge of relevant health center policies and procedures Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills Ability to establish priorities and manage effectively

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates must possess and maintain or be eligible for a current RN license in the State of CT. Graduation from an accredited nursing program. Must have a minimum of one (1) year professional nursing experience in a hospital acute care setting

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Must possess and maintain American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers. This is the only accepted credential. Other CPR/AED credentials may be accepted at hire but incumbents will be required to obtain American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification within six (6) months of hire

PREFERRED QULIFICATION:

BSN or active enrollment in a BSN program. Critical Care expeience Two or more yars NNICU Experience

WHY UCONN HEALTH

UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow. #J-18808-Ljbffr Uconn Health Center